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Clashes between rival cartel gunmen and the National Guard in Jerez, Zacatecas, leave five gunmen dead Clashes between rival cartel gunmen and the National Guard in Jerez, Zacatecas, leave five gunmen dead
Cartels August 20, 2026

Clashes between rival cartel gunmen and the National Guard in Jerez, Zacatecas, leave five gunmen dead

Intense clashes involving rival organized crime gunmen and the National Guard resulted ... more

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Diego Sebastián “N”: A timeline of his life in Mexico leading up to the mass killing of Jonathan Meléndez and his family Diego Sebastián “N”: A timeline of his life in Mexico leading up to the mass killing of Jonathan Meléndez and his family
Crime News September 4, 2026

Diego Sebastián “N”: A timeline of his life in Mexico leading up to the mass killing of Jonathan Meléndez and his family

Diego Sebastián “N”—identified by authorities as the person who physically carried out ... more

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Pursuing Griselda Margarita Arredondo Pinzón, CJNG Financial Operator Pursuing Griselda Margarita Arredondo Pinzón, CJNG Financial Operator
Cartels September 10, 2026

Pursuing Griselda Margarita Arredondo Pinzón, CJNG Financial Operator

On Wednesday, the FBI’s "Most Wanted" account on the social media platform ... more

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Panter Bélico sings about “El Mencho,” “El Chapo,” and “El Mayo” Zambada at an official Independence Day event in Chiapas Panter Bélico sings about “El Mencho,” “El Chapo,” and “El Mayo” Zambada at an official Independence Day event in Chiapas
Cartels September 18, 2026

Panter Bélico sings about “El Mencho,” “El Chapo,” and “El Mayo” Zambada at an official Independence Day event in Chiapas

Panter Bélico performed *corridos* dedicated to Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes (alias “El Mencho”), ... more

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FGR rules out halting proceedings against Ernesto Ruffo for alleged fuel tax fraud following house arrest FGR rules out halting proceedings against Ernesto Ruffo for alleged fuel tax fraud following house arrest
Crime News September 27, 2026

FGR rules out halting proceedings against Ernesto Ruffo for alleged fuel tax fraud following house arrest

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) ruled out the possibility that the legal ... more

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“El Pupito,” Alleged Barrio 18 Leader from El Salvador, Arrested in Chiapas “El Pupito,” Alleged Barrio 18 Leader from El Salvador, Arrested in Chiapas
Cartels October 5, 2026

“El Pupito,” Alleged Barrio 18 Leader from El Salvador, Arrested in Chiapas

Agents from the State Attorney General's Office (FGE) arrested César Oswaldo "N"—alias ... more

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“I burned 250 people”: CJNG hitman confesses to murders at Rancho Izaguirre in interview with Italian TV “I burned 250 people”: CJNG hitman confesses to murders at Rancho Izaguirre in interview with Italian TV
Cartels October 14, 2026

“I burned 250 people”: CJNG hitman confesses to murders at Rancho Izaguirre in interview with Italian TV

An alleged hitman for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) confessed to ... more

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Trump Wants US Soldiers on Mexican Soil and Pressured Sheinbaum Trump Wants US Soldiers on Mexican Soil and Pressured Sheinbaum
Cartels May 3, 2025

Trump Wants US Soldiers on Mexican Soil and Pressured Sheinbaum

President Donald Trump is pressuring Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo to allow ... more

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Valeria Márquez: Who killed the influencer? Jesús Hernández “Chuyón” responds after being accused Valeria Márquez: Who killed the influencer? Jesús Hernández “Chuyón” responds after being accused
Cartels May 16, 2025

Valeria Márquez: Who killed the influencer? Jesús Hernández “Chuyón” responds after being accused

Influencer Jesús Hernández, better known on social media as "Soy el Chuyón," ... more

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The Cartel’s Hidden Fortune: How Shell Companies and Crude Oil Became the New Drug Trade The Cartel’s Hidden Fortune: How Shell Companies and Crude Oil Became the New Drug Trade
Cartels June 2, 2025

The Cartel’s Hidden Fortune: How Shell Companies and Crude Oil Became the New Drug Trade

  A sweeping U.S.-Mexico crackdown exposes billions laundered through fake firms, stolen fuel, ... more

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“Those assholes won’t catch me today or ever,” Iván Archivaldo told his cousin, El Gabacho. “Those assholes won’t catch me today or ever,” Iván Archivaldo told his cousin, El Gabacho.
Cartels June 10, 2025

“Those assholes won’t catch me today or ever,” Iván Archivaldo told his cousin, El Gabacho.

In February 2025, a Federal Forces operation in Culiacán, Sinaloa, targeted the ... more

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In Arellano Félix Cartel Territory: Drug Tunnel Located in Tijuana with Access to San Diego In Arellano Félix Cartel Territory: Drug Tunnel Located in Tijuana with Access to San Diego
Cartels June 19, 2025

In Arellano Félix Cartel Territory: Drug Tunnel Located in Tijuana with Access to San Diego

A cross-border drug tunnel measuring more than 300 meters was located inside ... more

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Between prison and betraying his former manager, Gerardo Ortiz chose freedom Between prison and betraying his former manager, Gerardo Ortiz chose freedom
Cartels August 5, 2025

Between prison and betraying his former manager, Gerardo Ortiz chose freedom

In May 2023, Gerardo Ortiz released one of his latest hits, an ... more

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