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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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Viral video shows Coquimatlán, Colima police officers torturing a handcuffed man at Public Security facilities Viral video shows Coquimatlán, Colima police officers torturing a handcuffed man at Public Security facilities
Cartels June 25, 2026

Viral video shows Coquimatlán, Colima police officers torturing a handcuffed man at Public Security facilities

The municipal government of Coquimatlán, Colima, has initiated internal legal and administrative ... more

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“Sierra 1,” leader of the Altozano Cartel linked to the extortion of loggers and merchants in Michoacán, arrested “Sierra 1,” leader of the Altozano Cartel linked to the extortion of loggers and merchants in Michoacán, arrested
Cartels June 25, 2026

“Sierra 1,” leader of the Altozano Cartel linked to the extortion of loggers and merchants in Michoacán, arrested

Ernesto Rafael "N"—alias "Sierra 1"—was arrested after being identified as the alleged ... more

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“La Tuta,” former leader of La Familia Michoacana, secures postponement of New York hearing “La Tuta,” former leader of La Familia Michoacana, secures postponement of New York hearing
Cartels June 25, 2026

“La Tuta,” former leader of La Familia Michoacana, secures postponement of New York hearing

Servando Gómez Martínez, the former leader and founder of La Familia Michoacana, ... more

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‘La Buscadora’ activist Patricia Negrete Tafoya murdered in targeted attack in Guanajuato ‘La Buscadora’ activist Patricia Negrete Tafoya murdered in targeted attack in Guanajuato
Cartels June 25, 2026

‘La Buscadora’ activist Patricia Negrete Tafoya murdered in targeted attack in Guanajuato

Patricia Negrete Tafoya—who had been searching for her missing sister, Laura Angélica ... more

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No “El Mencho” and no capture: how Los Chapitos became Mexico’s most wanted drug lords No “El Mencho” and no capture: how Los Chapitos became Mexico’s most wanted drug lords
Cartels June 24, 2026

No “El Mencho” and no capture: how Los Chapitos became Mexico’s most wanted drug lords

Los Chapitos—the Sinaloa Cartel’s last major kingpins known by name—have operated for ... more

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Former footballer Omar Bravo loses *amparo* bid; will face trial for alleged sexual abuse while in custody Former footballer Omar Bravo loses *amparo* bid; will face trial for alleged sexual abuse while in custody
Crime News June 24, 2026

Former footballer Omar Bravo loses *amparo* bid; will face trial for alleged sexual abuse while in custody

Former footballer Omar Bravo—held at the Puente Grande prison in Jalisco since ... more

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Member of “La Chokiza” sentenced in State of Mexico for extortion involving cigarettes Member of “La Chokiza” sentenced in State of Mexico for extortion involving cigarettes
Cartels June 24, 2026

Member of “La Chokiza” sentenced in State of Mexico for extortion involving cigarettes

Jesús Javier Martínez de los Ángeles, a member of the criminal group ... more

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Baja California Security Secretary confirms “El Plaga,” a member of “Los Rusos,” is free Baja California Security Secretary confirms “El Plaga,” a member of “Los Rusos,” is free
Cartels June 24, 2026

Baja California Security Secretary confirms “El Plaga,” a member of “Los Rusos,” is free

Laureano Carrillo Rodríguez, head of the Baja California Secretariat of Citizen Security ... more

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Despite violence in Escuinapa, Catholic masses and events proceed as usual: Bishop Despite violence in Escuinapa, Catholic masses and events proceed as usual: Bishop
Cartels June 23, 2026

Despite violence in Escuinapa, Catholic masses and events proceed as usual: Bishop

Despite recent incidents of violence in Escuinapa, religious celebrations and other Catholic ... more

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