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‘La Buscadora’ activist Patricia Negrete Tafoya murdered in targeted attack in Guanajuato ‘La Buscadora’ activist Patricia Negrete Tafoya murdered in targeted attack in Guanajuato
Cartels June 25, 2026

‘La Buscadora’ activist Patricia Negrete Tafoya murdered in targeted attack in Guanajuato

Patricia Negrete Tafoya—who had been searching for her missing sister, Laura Angélica ... more

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Oaxaca: Wake held for Alejandro Leyva, journalist murdered in San Pedro Etla Oaxaca: Wake held for Alejandro Leyva, journalist murdered in San Pedro Etla
Cartels July 23, 2026

Oaxaca: Wake held for Alejandro Leyva, journalist murdered in San Pedro Etla

On Wednesday night, a wake was held for journalist Alejandro Leyva Aguilar ... more

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Fausto Corrales, witness to the kidnapping of “El Mayo” Zambada and the death of Melesio Cuén, arrested Fausto Corrales, witness to the kidnapping of “El Mayo” Zambada and the death of Melesio Cuén, arrested
Cartels August 19, 2026

Fausto Corrales, witness to the kidnapping of “El Mayo” Zambada and the death of Melesio Cuén, arrested

Fausto Corrales—the man who accompanied Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda on the day ... more

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The CIA participated in the operations to capture “El Chapo” Guzmán; a meeting between Kate del Castillo and the Sinaloa Cartel leader halted the collaboration. The CIA participated in the operations to capture “El Chapo” Guzmán; a meeting between Kate del Castillo and the Sinaloa Cartel leader halted the collaboration.
Cartels October 25, 2026

The CIA participated in the operations to capture “El Chapo” Guzmán; a meeting between Kate del Castillo and the Sinaloa Cartel leader halted the collaboration.

United States security agencies—most notably the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)—contributed intelligence to ... more

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In California Public Service, El Mencho’s Nieces Chart a Different Path In California Public Service, El Mencho’s Nieces Chart a Different Path
Cartels April 19, 2026

In California Public Service, El Mencho’s Nieces Chart a Different Path

A $15 million bounty was once offered for their uncle; until his ... more

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Federal and State Forces Arrest Lorenzo “El Chuky,” CJNG “Plaza Boss” in Manzanillo, Colima Federal and State Forces Arrest Lorenzo “El Chuky,” CJNG “Plaza Boss” in Manzanillo, Colima
Cartels May 5, 2026

Federal and State Forces Arrest Lorenzo “El Chuky,” CJNG “Plaza Boss” in Manzanillo, Colima

In a joint operation, federal and state forces successfully apprehended Lorenzo—known as ... more

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“La Chapodiputada” Reappears with New Revelations About Joaquín Guzmán: His Escape, Their Reunion, and His Letters from the U.S. “La Chapodiputada” Reappears with New Revelations About Joaquín Guzmán: His Escape, Their Reunion, and His Letters from the U.S.
Cartels May 15, 2026

“La Chapodiputada” Reappears with New Revelations About Joaquín Guzmán: His Escape, Their Reunion, and His Letters from the U.S.

Lucero Sánchez—better known as “La Chapodiputada” (The Chapo-Congresswoman)—has reappeared with new statements ... more

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Morena distances itself from Rocha Moya’s decision to return to the governorship of Sinaloa Morena distances itself from Rocha Moya’s decision to return to the governorship of Sinaloa
Cartels August 22, 2026

Morena distances itself from Rocha Moya’s decision to return to the governorship of Sinaloa

Morena’s national leadership distanced itself from Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya’s decision ... more

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Zacatecas Under Fire: Ojocaliente Municipal Police Headquarters Attacked with Explosive Zacatecas Under Fire: Ojocaliente Municipal Police Headquarters Attacked with Explosive
Cartels August 31, 2026

Zacatecas Under Fire: Ojocaliente Municipal Police Headquarters Attacked with Explosive

An explosive device destroyed vehicles, damaged the Ojocaliente Municipal Police headquarters, and ... more

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Gulf Cartel’s ‘El Cholo’ sentenced to 332 years in prison for kidnapping and stockpiling weapons Gulf Cartel’s ‘El Cholo’ sentenced to 332 years in prison for kidnapping and stockpiling weapons
Cartels September 21, 2026

Gulf Cartel’s ‘El Cholo’ sentenced to 332 years in prison for kidnapping and stockpiling weapons

A judge sentenced Francisco Javier Chapa Maldonado—alias "El Cholo," a member of ... more

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