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DEA Chief and García Harfuch Exchange High Praise; Security Secretary Highlights Mexico’s Strategy DEA Chief and García Harfuch Exchange High Praise; Security Secretary Highlights Mexico’s Strategy
Cartels August 19, 2026

DEA Chief and García Harfuch Exchange High Praise; Security Secretary Highlights Mexico’s Strategy

The head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Terry Cole, and ... more

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Tomás Zerón and “El Chapo”: previously unseen photo of the Sinaloa Cartel leader’s interrogation Tomás Zerón and “El Chapo”: previously unseen photo of the Sinaloa Cartel leader’s interrogation
Cartels August 18, 2026

Tomás Zerón and “El Chapo”: previously unseen photo of the Sinaloa Cartel leader’s interrogation

Tomás Zerón de Lucio, former head of the Criminal Investigation Agency (AIC), ... more

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What are the accusations against ‘El Mantecas,’ the mayor of Tianguismanalco, Puebla? What are the accusations against ‘El Mantecas,’ the mayor of Tianguismanalco, Puebla?
Crime News August 18, 2026

What are the accusations against ‘El Mantecas,’ the mayor of Tianguismanalco, Puebla?

The arrest of Juan Pérez—known as "El Mantecas"—the mayor of San Juan ... more

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Influencer arrested after pouring hot wax on her daughters, setting her home on fire, and posting videos on Instagram Influencer arrested after pouring hot wax on her daughters, setting her home on fire, and posting videos on Instagram
Crime News August 18, 2026

Influencer arrested after pouring hot wax on her daughters, setting her home on fire, and posting videos on Instagram

Meliza Campos Sánchez, a 26-year-old influencer, was arrested on Monday, August 17, ... more

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Fourth Body Found Near Tijuana’s Hipódromo Fourth Body Found Near Tijuana’s Hipódromo
Cartels August 18, 2026

Fourth Body Found Near Tijuana’s Hipódromo

A fourth body showing signs of violence was found inside the trunk ... more

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Ambassador Johnson highlights capture in Jalisco of fugitive wanted for murder Ambassador Johnson highlights capture in Jalisco of fugitive wanted for murder
Cartels August 18, 2026

Ambassador Johnson highlights capture in Jalisco of fugitive wanted for murder

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson highlighted the arrest in Jalisco on ... more

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Reports Confirm Marina del Pilar Ávila Is Under Investigation in the U.S. Reports Confirm Marina del Pilar Ávila Is Under Investigation in the U.S.
Cartels August 17, 2026

Reports Confirm Marina del Pilar Ávila Is Under Investigation in the U.S.

Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda is reportedly under investigation ... more

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Former Sinaloa Security Secretary disappears from US prison registry; whereabouts unknown Former Sinaloa Security Secretary disappears from US prison registry; whereabouts unknown
Cartels August 17, 2026

Former Sinaloa Security Secretary disappears from US prison registry; whereabouts unknown

Retired General Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, the former Secretary of Security for Sinaloa, ... more

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Melanie Michelle and Luis Fernando: What is known about the double homicide of the Universidad Veracruzana students Melanie Michelle and Luis Fernando: What is known about the double homicide of the Universidad Veracruzana students
Crime News August 17, 2026

Melanie Michelle and Luis Fernando: What is known about the double homicide of the Universidad Veracruzana students

The last time Melanie Michelle Méndez Morales and Luis Fernando Hernández Ibáñez ... more

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What happened with Fofo Márquez? He posts a video from his room, sparking rumors. What happened with Fofo Márquez? He posts a video from his room, sparking rumors.
Crime News August 16, 2026

What happened with Fofo Márquez? He posts a video from his room, sparking rumors.

Fofo Márquez has reappeared on social media, and—as expected—the post raised questions ... more

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