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‘El Mayo’ Zambada’s defense accepts life sentence; asks for health conditions to be considered ‘El Mayo’ Zambada’s defense accepts life sentence; asks for health conditions to be considered
Cartels July 7, 2026

‘El Mayo’ Zambada’s defense accepts life sentence; asks for health conditions to be considered

In the sentencing memorandum submitted by Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada García’s defense ... more

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Narcos were driving around Tecate with almost a ton of crystal meth. Narcos were driving around Tecate with almost a ton of crystal meth.
Cartels July 12, 2026

Narcos were driving around Tecate with almost a ton of crystal meth.

More than 900 kilograms of methamphetamine hydrochloride, known on the market as ... more

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“Doña Carlota” case squatters prosecuted following new charge of home burglary in Chalco “Doña Carlota” case squatters prosecuted following new charge of home burglary in Chalco
Cartels August 11, 2026

“Doña Carlota” case squatters prosecuted following new charge of home burglary in Chalco

Lourdes Yhoana ‘N’ and Héctor Esaith ‘N’—mother and son linked to the ... more

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“Nothing Left to Negotiate”: Punta de Mita’s Fight for Its Beaches “Nothing Left to Negotiate”: Punta de Mita’s Fight for Its Beaches
Crime News May 5, 2026

“Nothing Left to Negotiate”: Punta de Mita’s Fight for Its Beaches

At Las Cocinas Beach, along the Nayarit coastline, heavy machinery was piling ... more

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Father of Vicente—the Boy Who Died of Heatstroke in a Car in Mexicali—Leads March Demanding Justice Father of Vicente—the Boy Who Died of Heatstroke in a Car in Mexicali—Leads March Demanding Justice
Crime News May 10, 2026

Father of Vicente—the Boy Who Died of Heatstroke in a Car in Mexicali—Leads March Demanding Justice

Approximately fifty people, led by the father of three-year-old Vicente—who lost his ... more

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“El Chapo” Guzmán’s Empire Nears Its End, But Violence in Sinaloa Intensifies “El Chapo” Guzmán’s Empire Nears Its End, But Violence in Sinaloa Intensifies
Cartels May 14, 2026

“El Chapo” Guzmán’s Empire Nears Its End, But Violence in Sinaloa Intensifies

The Sinaloa Cartel is waging a fratricidal war that has left nearly ... more

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Juan Carlos Valencia: New CJNG leader is more bloodthirsty than “El Mencho,” expert claims Juan Carlos Valencia: New CJNG leader is more bloodthirsty than “El Mencho,” expert claims
Cartels June 21, 2026

Juan Carlos Valencia: New CJNG leader is more bloodthirsty than “El Mencho,” expert claims

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes—known as "El Mencho," the top leader of the Jalisco ... more

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Former Mayor of Ayala, Morelos, Arrested for Alleged Ties to Organized Crime Former Mayor of Ayala, Morelos, Arrested for Alleged Ties to Organized Crime
Crime News June 26, 2026

Former Mayor of Ayala, Morelos, Arrested for Alleged Ties to Organized Crime

In the early hours of June 25, Antonio “N”—the former mayor of ... more

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Clash between Federal Forces and Armed Civilians Leaves 11 Dead in Rosario, Sinaloa Clash between Federal Forces and Armed Civilians Leaves 11 Dead in Rosario, Sinaloa
Cartels July 5, 2026

Clash between Federal Forces and Armed Civilians Leaves 11 Dead in Rosario, Sinaloa

A preliminary death toll of 11 people resulted from a clash between ... more

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