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“El Bimbollo” of the “Hobbits” gang arrested at a Mexicali bar “El Bimbollo” of the “Hobbits” gang arrested at a Mexicali bar
Cartels September 17, 2026

“El Bimbollo” of the “Hobbits” gang arrested at a Mexicali bar

In a nighttime operation designed to capture him, officers from the Western ... more

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‘Isac’ or ‘500’, Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Operative in Tijuana, Arrested ‘Isac’ or ‘500’, Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Operative in Tijuana, Arrested
Cartels October 4, 2026

‘Isac’ or ‘500’, Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Operative in Tijuana, Arrested

Luis Adán 'N'—known as 'Isac' or '500'—a key associate of Franklin Ernesto ... more

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“El Cabra” Captured in Tabasco: Mara 18 Leader Wanted for 15 Homicides in El Salvador “El Cabra” Captured in Tabasco: Mara 18 Leader Wanted for 15 Homicides in El Salvador
Cartels October 13, 2026

“El Cabra” Captured in Tabasco: Mara 18 Leader Wanted for 15 Homicides in El Salvador

A security strategy coordinated between federal and state agencies dealt a strategic ... more

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The CIA participated in the operations to capture “El Chapo” Guzmán; a meeting between Kate del Castillo and the Sinaloa Cartel leader halted the collaboration. The CIA participated in the operations to capture “El Chapo” Guzmán; a meeting between Kate del Castillo and the Sinaloa Cartel leader halted the collaboration.
Cartels October 25, 2026

The CIA participated in the operations to capture “El Chapo” Guzmán; a meeting between Kate del Castillo and the Sinaloa Cartel leader halted the collaboration.

United States security agencies—most notably the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)—contributed intelligence to ... more

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How Soldiers Confronted Cartel Gunmen Using Improvised Armored Vehicles in Sinaloa How Soldiers Confronted Cartel Gunmen Using Improvised Armored Vehicles in Sinaloa
Cartels November 2, 2026

How Soldiers Confronted Cartel Gunmen Using Improvised Armored Vehicles in Sinaloa

A video captured by an onboard camera in an official SEDENA (Mexican ... more

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Ovidio Guzmán’s defeat and negotiation: The hope of ‘saving’ his family Ovidio Guzmán’s defeat and negotiation: The hope of ‘saving’ his family
Cartels May 12, 2025

Ovidio Guzmán’s defeat and negotiation: The hope of ‘saving’ his family

Blue shirt unbuttoned, scapular of the Holy Child of Atocha around his ... more

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Juárez, the deadliest municipality for women due to impunity and lack of personnel Juárez, the deadliest municipality for women due to impunity and lack of personnel
Cartels June 16, 2025

Juárez, the deadliest municipality for women due to impunity and lack of personnel

On July 3, 1995, Esmeralda Martínez Montañez was found dead, her body ... more

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Violence goes viral; a homeless man violently attacks a Latino gardener Violence goes viral; a homeless man violently attacks a Latino gardener
Crime News June 25, 2025

Violence goes viral; a homeless man violently attacks a Latino gardener

A gardener is recovering after being brutally attacked outside a home in ... more

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Teenager who dismembered a minor in San Quintín was inspired by the series Dexter Teenager who dismembered a minor in San Quintín was inspired by the series Dexter
Crime News July 9, 2025

Teenager who dismembered a minor in San Quintín was inspired by the series Dexter

Based on the series about a serial killer called Dexter, 16-year-old Cristian ... more

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This is how “El Mencho” escaped: “A tip-off from the National Guard” This is how “El Mencho” escaped: “A tip-off from the National Guard”
Cartels August 6, 2025

This is how “El Mencho” escaped: “A tip-off from the National Guard”

Once again, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho, managed to evade Mexican ... more

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Handcuffed and bowed: Unreleased videos of the transfer of 26 Mexican prisoners to the US are revealed Handcuffed and bowed: Unreleased videos of the transfer of 26 Mexican prisoners to the US are revealed
Cartels August 13, 2025

Handcuffed and bowed: Unreleased videos of the transfer of 26 Mexican prisoners to the US are revealed

Mexican authorities released the first videos detailing the operation in which 26 ... more

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Ezequiel “N,” alleged leader of “Los Escorpiones” and son of Tony Tormenta, arrested in Tamaulipas Ezequiel “N,” alleged leader of “Los Escorpiones” and son of Tony Tormenta, arrested in Tamaulipas
Cartels August 18, 2025

Ezequiel “N,” alleged leader of “Los Escorpiones” and son of Tony Tormenta, arrested in Tamaulipas

In Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Ezequiel Cárdenas Rivera, son of Antonio Cárdenas Guillén, known ... more

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Puerto Vallarta Protects American Tourists from Timeshare Purchase Scams Puerto Vallarta Protects American Tourists from Timeshare Purchase Scams
Cartels August 23, 2025

Puerto Vallarta Protects American Tourists from Timeshare Purchase Scams

Renowned for its hospitality, connectivity, and cultural offerings, Puerto Vallarta has remained ... more

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