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Who is ‘El Susurrador’? Sheinbaum hints she knows who Ken Salazar is talking about. Who is ‘El Susurrador’? Sheinbaum hints she knows who Ken Salazar is talking about.
Cartels July 8, 2026

Who is ‘El Susurrador’? Sheinbaum hints she knows who Ken Salazar is talking about.

On Tuesday, President Claudia Sheinbaum ignited a new chapter in the diplomatic ... more

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US identifies Juan Carlos Valencia, alias “03”, as new CJNG leader following “El Mencho’s” death US identifies Juan Carlos Valencia, alias “03”, as new CJNG leader following “El Mencho’s” death
Cartels July 8, 2026

US identifies Juan Carlos Valencia, alias “03”, as new CJNG leader following “El Mencho’s” death

The United States government has identified Juan Carlos Valencia González—alias "03" or ... more

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Homicide spike in Sinaloa reached 232% following ‘El Mayo’s’ abduction: García Harfuch Homicide spike in Sinaloa reached 232% following ‘El Mayo’s’ abduction: García Harfuch
Cartels July 8, 2026

Homicide spike in Sinaloa reached 232% following ‘El Mayo’s’ abduction: García Harfuch

Following the abduction and transfer of drug trafficker Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada ... more

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US charges alleged leader of ‘Los Rugrats’—linked to ‘Los Mayos’—with ‘narco-terrorism’ US charges alleged leader of ‘Los Rugrats’—linked to ‘Los Mayos’—with ‘narco-terrorism’
Cartels July 8, 2026

US charges alleged leader of ‘Los Rugrats’—linked to ‘Los Mayos’—with ‘narco-terrorism’

US authorities have filed charges of narco-terrorism and providing material support to ... more

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Former Pemex Director Arrested for Domestic Violence; Detained in Mexico City Former Pemex Director Arrested for Domestic Violence; Detained in Mexico City
Crime News July 8, 2026

Former Pemex Director Arrested for Domestic Violence; Detained in Mexico City

Former Pemex director Víctor Rodríguez Padilla was arrested in the Benito Juárez ... more

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After days of anguish, the three missing students in Puerto Vallarta have been found alive. After days of anguish, the three missing students in Puerto Vallarta have been found alive.
Cartels July 7, 2026

After days of anguish, the three missing students in Puerto Vallarta have been found alive.

After nearly two weeks of uncertainty for the families and friends of ... more

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ICE agents shoot and kill Mexican man during Houston raid; alleged attempt to run over officer ICE agents shoot and kill Mexican man during Houston raid; alleged attempt to run over officer
Crime News July 7, 2026

ICE agents shoot and kill Mexican man during Houston raid; alleged attempt to run over officer

Agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado ... more

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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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The specter of U.S. intervention in Mexico resurfaces with the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case The specter of U.S. intervention in Mexico resurfaces with the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case
Cartels July 7, 2026

The specter of U.S. intervention in Mexico resurfaces with the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case

Mexico is once again sharpening its criticism of the United States and ... more

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Four key points to understanding the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case and his relationship with the FBI Four key points to understanding the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case and his relationship with the FBI
Cartels July 6, 2026

Four key points to understanding the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case and his relationship with the FBI

Few events in recent history have simultaneously impacted diplomacy, local politics, and ... more

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U.S. Reaffirms $10 Million Reward for “El Chapo” Guzmán’s Sons U.S. Reaffirms $10 Million Reward for “El Chapo” Guzmán’s Sons
Cartels July 6, 2026

U.S. Reaffirms $10 Million Reward for “El Chapo” Guzmán’s Sons

U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has reaffirmed the multi-million dollar reward offered ... more

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Mexican Prosecutor’s Office Dismantles Illegal Loan Ring in Sonora Mexican Prosecutor’s Office Dismantles Illegal Loan Ring in Sonora
Crime News July 6, 2026

Mexican Prosecutor’s Office Dismantles Illegal Loan Ring in Sonora

The Sonora Prosecutor's Office dismantled an alleged illegal lending scheme in Agua ... more

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