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“El Chapo’s” Lawyer in Mexico Denies Letters Sent to Brooklyn Court: “They’re Fake” “El Chapo’s” Lawyer in Mexico Denies Letters Sent to Brooklyn Court: “They’re Fake”
Cartels May 20, 2026

“El Chapo’s” Lawyer in Mexico Denies Letters Sent to Brooklyn Court: “They’re Fake”

Gerardo Rincón Flores, the lawyer representing Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán in Mexico, ... more

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Skeletal remains found in clandestine grave in Ensenada Skeletal remains found in clandestine grave in Ensenada
Cartels June 29, 2026

Skeletal remains found in clandestine grave in Ensenada

Members of the State Attorney General's Office (FGE) missing persons search unit ... more

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28 criminals arrested by federal and state forces in the community of El Roble, Mazatlán 28 criminals arrested by federal and state forces in the community of El Roble, Mazatlán
Cartels August 9, 2026

28 criminals arrested by federal and state forces in the community of El Roble, Mazatlán

A joint operation by the Inter-institutional Group resulted in the arrest of ... more

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Search underway for radio host Iván Michel Atilano in Oaxaca; last seen Tuesday, August 18, in Huautla Search underway for radio host Iván Michel Atilano in Oaxaca; last seen Tuesday, August 18, in Huautla
Crime News August 24, 2026

Search underway for radio host Iván Michel Atilano in Oaxaca; last seen Tuesday, August 18, in Huautla

Family, friends, and residents of Oaxaca’s Mazateca region are appealing for help ... more

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Baby dies following armed squad attack in Sinaloa Baby dies following armed squad attack in Sinaloa
Cartels September 6, 2026

Baby dies following armed squad attack in Sinaloa

An attack by an armed squad in Culiacán, Sinaloa, has left three ... more

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Four Salvadoran MS-13 gang members arrested after chase; Guatemala surpasses 50 such individuals processed this year Four Salvadoran MS-13 gang members arrested after chase; Guatemala surpasses 50 such individuals processed this year
Cartels September 22, 2026

Four Salvadoran MS-13 gang members arrested after chase; Guatemala surpasses 50 such individuals processed this year

Guatemala’s National Civil Police (PNC) captured four Salvadoran nationals—alleged members of the ... more

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Names of those who died at the Mazatlán prison revealed; a two-year-old boy is among the victims. Names of those who died at the Mazatlán prison revealed; a two-year-old boy is among the victims.
Cartels October 9, 2026

Names of those who died at the Mazatlán prison revealed; a two-year-old boy is among the victims.

Following the attack on October 8 at the El Castillo Penitentiary Center, ... more

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Cars and Businesses Set Ablaze in Nayarit Following Capture of ‘El Jardinero’ Cars and Businesses Set Ablaze in Nayarit Following Capture of ‘El Jardinero’
Cartels April 27, 2026

Cars and Businesses Set Ablaze in Nayarit Following Capture of ‘El Jardinero’

In response to the capture of Audias Flores Silva—alias "El Jardinero"—suspected criminals ... more

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“El Tlapa,” the former soldier who founded Los Zetas, sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison “El Tlapa,” the former soldier who founded Los Zetas, sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison
Cartels July 28, 2026

“El Tlapa,” the former soldier who founded Los Zetas, sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison

A federal judge sentenced Sergio Enrique Ruiz Tlapanco, alias “El Tlapa” or ... more

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