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“El Jardinero” Captured: Considered “El Mencho’s” Successor in the CJNG “El Jardinero” Captured: Considered “El Mencho’s” Successor in the CJNG
Cartels April 27, 2026

“El Jardinero” Captured: Considered “El Mencho’s” Successor in the CJNG

Audias Flores Silva—alias "El Jardinero"—was detained in Nayarit; he is identified as ... more

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“El Chuacheneger,” the CJNG’s gang leader in Tabasco, is arrested by authorities “El Chuacheneger,” the CJNG’s gang leader in Tabasco, is arrested by authorities
Cartels October 3, 2025

“El Chuacheneger,” the CJNG’s gang leader in Tabasco, is arrested by authorities

Federal forces arrested Alejandro "N," alias "El Chuacheneger" or "El Diablito," this ... more

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“El Chapo”: From Fugitive to Trump’s Guest “El Chapo”: From Fugitive to Trump’s Guest
Cartels May 16, 2025

“El Chapo”: From Fugitive to Trump’s Guest

From being the most wanted drug lord by the United States government, ... more

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“El Cabañas,” Los Rusos gang leader in Acapulco and mastermind of attack on federal police officers in Guerrero, arrested “El Cabañas,” Los Rusos gang leader in Acapulco and mastermind of attack on federal police officers in Guerrero, arrested
Cartels October 19, 2025

“El Cabañas,” Los Rusos gang leader in Acapulco and mastermind of attack on federal police officers in Guerrero, arrested

Federal forces, in coordination with Morelos authorities, arrested Antonio Bautista Vargas, alias ... more

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“El 85,” a Founder of the CJNG, Pleads Guilty in the U.S. to Cocaine Trafficking “El 85,” a Founder of the CJNG, Pleads Guilty in the U.S. to Cocaine Trafficking
Cartels April 7, 2026

“El 85,” a Founder of the CJNG, Pleads Guilty in the U.S. to Cocaine Trafficking

Erick Valencia Salazar, identified as "El 85," formalized a plea agreement with ... more

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“Chalamán,” a relative of “El Mencho” and CJNG operative wanted in the US, is arrested “Chalamán,” a relative of “El Mencho” and CJNG operative wanted in the US, is arrested
Cartels August 25, 2025

“Chalamán,” a relative of “El Mencho” and CJNG operative wanted in the US, is arrested

The capture of José Luis Sánchez Valencia, known as "Chalamán," near Benito ... more

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‘Los Tucanes de Tijuana’ to be fined for performing narcocorridos in Chihuahua ‘Los Tucanes de Tijuana’ to be fined for performing narcocorridos in Chihuahua
Cartels June 2, 2025

‘Los Tucanes de Tijuana’ to be fined for performing narcocorridos in Chihuahua

Los Tucanes de Tijuana are in the midst of controversy after their ... more

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‘Z-40’ and ‘Z-42’ prepare for trial; evidence continues to arrive, even from Mexico ‘Z-40’ and ‘Z-42’ prepare for trial; evidence continues to arrive, even from Mexico
Cartels October 14, 2025

‘Z-40’ and ‘Z-42’ prepare for trial; evidence continues to arrive, even from Mexico

The United States Attorney's Office has confirmed that the Mexicans, former leaders ... more

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‘Z-40’ alleges segregation and isolation in Virginia jail; insists on his innocence ‘Z-40’ and ‘Z-42’ prepare for trial; evidence continues to arrive, even from Mexico
Cartels January 19, 2026

‘Z-40’ alleges segregation and isolation in Virginia jail; insists on his innocence

Miguel Angel Treviño Morales, alias El Z-40, former leader of Los Zetas, ... more

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‘The Viceroy’ to Return to US Court on April 28 as He Negotiates His Surrender ‘The Viceroy’ to Return to US Court on April 28 as He Negotiates His Surrender
Cartels January 8, 2026

‘The Viceroy’ to Return to US Court on April 28 as He Negotiates His Surrender

Vicente Carrillo Fuentes, alias 'The Viceroy,' former head of the Juárez Cartel, ... more

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‘R1’, ‘El Mencho’s’ Operative Who Is Believed to Be Behind the Group That Murdered Carlos Manzo ‘R1’, ‘El Mencho’s’ Operative Who Is Believed to Be Behind the Group That Murdered Carlos Manzo
Cartels November 23, 2025

‘R1’, ‘El Mencho’s’ Operative Who Is Believed to Be Behind the Group That Murdered Carlos Manzo

Ramón Álvarez Ayala, alias 'R1', is one of the highest-ranking men within ... more