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‘War’ between La Unión Tepito and La Anti Unión leaves two members of Los Fortis dead: Who are they? ‘War’ between La Unión Tepito and La Anti Unión leaves two members of Los Fortis dead: Who are they?
Cartels October 8, 2026

‘War’ between La Unión Tepito and La Anti Unión leaves two members of Los Fortis dead: Who are they?

Mexican newspapers have revealed that the rivalry between La Unión Tepito and ... more

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“El Jardinero” Captured: Considered “El Mencho’s” Successor in the CJNG “El Jardinero” Captured: Considered “El Mencho’s” Successor in the CJNG
Cartels April 27, 2026

“El Jardinero” Captured: Considered “El Mencho’s” Successor in the CJNG

Audias Flores Silva—alias "El Jardinero"—was detained in Nayarit; he is identified as ... more

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They demand the extradition of “Mini Lic” to face trial for the murder of Javier Valdez They demand the extradition of “Mini Lic” to face trial for the murder of Javier Valdez
Cartels May 16, 2026

They demand the extradition of “Mini Lic” to face trial for the murder of Javier Valdez

Family members, civil society organizations, and Ríodoce demanded that the Mexican government ... more

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Armed Group Opens Fire on House in Culiacán; Rival Hitmen Inside Return Fire Armed Group Opens Fire on House in Culiacán; Rival Hitmen Inside Return Fire
Cartels May 30, 2026

Armed Group Opens Fire on House in Culiacán; Rival Hitmen Inside Return Fire

A fierce clash between hitmen from rival criminal cells took place on ... more

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‘El Cholo,’ Former Police Chief Accused in U.S. of Protecting ‘Los Chapitos,’ Seeks Legal Protection Following UIF Account Freeze ‘El Cholo,’ Former Police Chief Accused in U.S. of Protecting ‘Los Chapitos,’ Seeks Legal Protection Following UIF Account Freeze
Cartels June 4, 2026

‘El Cholo,’ Former Police Chief Accused in U.S. of Protecting ‘Los Chapitos,’ Seeks Legal Protection Following UIF Account Freeze

Alberto Jorge Contreras Núñez—alias ‘El Cholo’—the former Director of the Sinaloa Investigative ... more

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Forrajes El Barrio disclaims responsibility for 3 tons of methamphetamine found in a shipment of its product in Sonora Forrajes El Barrio disclaims responsibility for 3 tons of methamphetamine found in a shipment of its product in Sonora
Cartels July 22, 2026

Forrajes El Barrio disclaims responsibility for 3 tons of methamphetamine found in a shipment of its product in Sonora

The Sinaloa-based company Forrajes El Barrio denied any liability following the seizure ... more

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2.5 tons of methamphetamine seized in Spain; 13 arrested, 7 are Mexican 2.5 tons of methamphetamine seized in Spain; 13 arrested, 7 are Mexican
Crime News August 10, 2026

2.5 tons of methamphetamine seized in Spain; 13 arrested, 7 are Mexican

Thirteen people were arrested in Catalonia—seven of whom are of Mexican origin ... 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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The Camilo Séptimo tragedy in Atizapán: “After going up in the elevator, he killed them” The Camilo Séptimo tragedy in Atizapán: “After going up in the elevator, he killed them”
Crime News September 3, 2026

The Camilo Séptimo tragedy in Atizapán: “After going up in the elevator, he killed them”

The six-year-old boy hid. He clung to some form of ancestral wisdom—to ... more

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