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Joan Francisco Díaz, a University of Guanajuato student, found dead in the Pastita River after 10 days missing Joan Francisco Díaz, a University of Guanajuato student, found dead in the Pastita River after 10 days missing
Crime News October 11, 2026

Joan Francisco Díaz, a University of Guanajuato student, found dead in the Pastita River after 10 days missing

The Guanajuato State Attorney General's Office (FGEG) confirmed the death of Joan ... more

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Mazatlán prison resumes family visits following a wave of violence that left 12 dead Mazatlán prison resumes family visits following a wave of violence that left 12 dead
Cartels October 11, 2026

Mazatlán prison resumes family visits following a wave of violence that left 12 dead

The Sinaloa Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) announced that family members of ... more

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Julieta Ramírez dodges press after US investigation reveals alleged ties between her team and drug traffickers Julieta Ramírez dodges press after US investigation reveals alleged ties between her team and drug traffickers
Cartels October 11, 2026

Julieta Ramírez dodges press after US investigation reveals alleged ties between her team and drug traffickers

Julieta Ramírez Padilla, Morena’s coordinator in Baja California and a hopeful for ... more

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CJNG’s “El Tanque” Ordered Held in Pre-Trial Detention; To Be Transferred to Altiplano CJNG’s “El Tanque” Ordered Held in Pre-Trial Detention; To Be Transferred to Altiplano
Cartels October 9, 2026

CJNG’s “El Tanque” Ordered Held in Pre-Trial Detention; To Be Transferred to Altiplano

A federal judge has ordered mandatory pre-trial detention for Iván Cazarín Molina, ... 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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Authorities confirm 10 dead and 16 injured in attack at Mazatlán prison Authorities confirm 10 dead and 16 injured in attack at Mazatlán prison
Cartels October 8, 2026

Authorities confirm 10 dead and 16 injured in attack at Mazatlán prison

A brawl and armed confrontation inside the 'El Castillo' Penitentiary Center in ... more

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‘War’ between La Unión Tepito and La Anti Unión leaves two members of Los Fortis dead: Who are they? ‘War’ between La Unión Tepito and La Anti Unión leaves two members of Los Fortis dead: Who are they?
Cartels October 8, 2026

‘War’ between La Unión Tepito and La Anti Unión leaves two members of Los Fortis dead: Who are they?

Mexican newspapers have revealed that the rivalry between La Unión Tepito and ... more

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Hitmen stormed an avocado packing plant in Salvador Escalante, Michoacán, and executed three employees, including a 15-year-old minor. Hitmen stormed an avocado packing plant in Salvador Escalante, Michoacán, and executed three employees, including a 15-year-old minor.
Cartels October 8, 2026

Hitmen stormed an avocado packing plant in Salvador Escalante, Michoacán, and executed three employees, including a 15-year-old minor.

An armed group executed three people—including a 15-year-old minor—after storming an avocado ... more

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Mexican cartels will need to recruit 500 people per week by 2027, investigation reveals Mexican cartels will need to recruit 500 people per week by 2027, investigation reveals
Cartels October 8, 2026

Mexican cartels will need to recruit 500 people per week by 2027, investigation reveals

Criminal organizations in Mexico—including the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG)—will need to ... more

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“El Tanque” of the CJNG drove around in a nearly 4-million-peso SUV before his capture “El Tanque” of the CJNG drove around in a nearly 4-million-peso SUV before his capture
Cartels October 7, 2026

“El Tanque” of the CJNG drove around in a nearly 4-million-peso SUV before his capture

On the night of October 5, personnel from the Secretariat of National ... more

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