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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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Gerardo Mérida, one of 10 Sinaloa officials wanted by the United States, arrested in Arizona Gerardo Mérida, one of 10 Sinaloa officials wanted by the United States, arrested in Arizona
Cartels May 15, 2026

Gerardo Mérida, one of 10 Sinaloa officials wanted by the United States, arrested in Arizona

Former Sinaloa Secretary of Public Security Gerardo Mérida was arrested last Monday ... more

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A Journey to Death: The murder of the Colombian Alba Lucia Castañeda A Journey to Death: The murder of the Colombian Alba Lucia Castañeda
Cartels June 21, 2026

A Journey to Death: The murder of the Colombian Alba Lucia Castañeda

For Alba Lucía Castañeda Torres, a 19-year-old Colombian woman, the trip to ... more

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Teotihuacán Shooter Spent Over 41,000 Pesos on Weapons and Ammunition: Here Is How He Obtained Them Teotihuacán Shooter Spent Over 41,000 Pesos on Weapons and Ammunition: Here Is How He Obtained Them
Crime News April 21, 2026

Teotihuacán Shooter Spent Over 41,000 Pesos on Weapons and Ammunition: Here Is How He Obtained Them

The assailant who attacked tourists at the Teotihuacán archaeological site on April ... more

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6 Foreign Nationals Arrested Transporting Nearly 1 Ton of Cocaine in a Boat Off the Coast of Chiapas 6 Foreign Nationals Arrested Transporting Nearly 1 Ton of Cocaine in a Boat Off the Coast of Chiapas
Cartels April 27, 2026

6 Foreign Nationals Arrested Transporting Nearly 1 Ton of Cocaine in a Boat Off the Coast of Chiapas

Carrying nearly a ton of cocaine, six foreign nationals were detained while ... more

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Hell’s Angels Leader Arrested in Cancún; He Had an Interpol Red Notice Hell’s Angels Leader Arrested in Cancún; He Had an Interpol Red Notice
Cartels May 16, 2026

Hell’s Angels Leader Arrested in Cancún; He Had an Interpol Red Notice

Members of the Mexican Navy (Semar) executed an arrest warrant in Cancún, ... 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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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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Videos Contradict the Death of Mexican Lorenzo Salgado Araujo at the Hands of an ICE Agent Videos Contradict the Death of Mexican Lorenzo Salgado Araujo at the Hands of an ICE Agent
Crime News July 12, 2026

Videos Contradict the Death of Mexican Lorenzo Salgado Araujo at the Hands of an ICE Agent

New security camera footage has brought into question the actions of U.S. ... more

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“El Doctor,” alleged “Los Viagras” operative in Michoacán, captured “El Doctor,” alleged “Los Viagras” operative in Michoacán, captured
Cartels July 16, 2026

“El Doctor,” alleged “Los Viagras” operative in Michoacán, captured

Fernando de Jesús Ortiz Ávalos—alias "El Doctor" and an alleged operative for ... more

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Who is Mariela Gutiérrez, the Morena Senator Behind the Culling of 10,000 Dogs in Tecámac? Who is Mariela Gutiérrez, the Morena Senator Behind the Culling of 10,000 Dogs in Tecámac?
Crime News April 16, 2026

Who is Mariela Gutiérrez, the Morena Senator Behind the Culling of 10,000 Dogs in Tecámac?

Morena Senator Mariela Gutiérrez Escalante acknowledged that during her tenure as municipal ... more

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Rear Admiral Fernando Farías Arrested in Argentina; Implicated in ‘Fiscal Fuel Smuggling’ Case Rear Admiral Fernando Farías Arrested in Argentina; Implicated in ‘Fiscal Fuel Smuggling’ Case
Cartels April 24, 2026

Rear Admiral Fernando Farías Arrested in Argentina; Implicated in ‘Fiscal Fuel Smuggling’ Case

Rear Admiral Fernando Farías Lagunas—an officer in the Mexican Navy who had ... more

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