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Oaxaca: Wake held for Alejandro Leyva, journalist murdered in San Pedro Etla Oaxaca: Wake held for Alejandro Leyva, journalist murdered in San Pedro Etla
Cartels July 23, 2026

Oaxaca: Wake held for Alejandro Leyva, journalist murdered in San Pedro Etla

On Wednesday night, a wake was held for journalist Alejandro Leyva Aguilar ... more

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US-sanctioned CJNG criminal networks target tequila as a money-laundering conduit US-sanctioned CJNG criminal networks target tequila as a money-laundering conduit
Cartels July 28, 2026

US-sanctioned CJNG criminal networks target tequila as a money-laundering conduit

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned over 50 individuals and ... more

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Wave of violence in Tijuana leaves one femicide and three homicides in eight hours Wave of violence in Tijuana leaves one femicide and three homicides in eight hours
Crime News August 4, 2026

Wave of violence in Tijuana leaves one femicide and three homicides in eight hours

One femicide and three additional murders were reported within an eight-hour span ... more

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Morena distances itself from Rocha Moya’s decision to return to the governorship of Sinaloa Morena distances itself from Rocha Moya’s decision to return to the governorship of Sinaloa
Cartels August 22, 2026

Morena distances itself from Rocha Moya’s decision to return to the governorship of Sinaloa

Morena’s national leadership distanced itself from Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya’s decision ... more

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Zacatecas Under Fire: Ojocaliente Municipal Police Headquarters Attacked with Explosive Zacatecas Under Fire: Ojocaliente Municipal Police Headquarters Attacked with Explosive
Cartels August 31, 2026

Zacatecas Under Fire: Ojocaliente Municipal Police Headquarters Attacked with Explosive

An explosive device destroyed vehicles, damaged the Ojocaliente Municipal Police headquarters, and ... more

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Gulf Cartel’s ‘El Cholo’ sentenced to 332 years in prison for kidnapping and stockpiling weapons Gulf Cartel’s ‘El Cholo’ sentenced to 332 years in prison for kidnapping and stockpiling weapons
Cartels September 21, 2026

Gulf Cartel’s ‘El Cholo’ sentenced to 332 years in prison for kidnapping and stockpiling weapons

A judge sentenced Francisco Javier Chapa Maldonado—alias "El Cholo," a member of ... more

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Federal forces raided a cartel camp in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, seizing long guns, magazines, vests, and tactical gear. Federal forces raided a cartel camp in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, seizing long guns, magazines, vests, and tactical gear.
Cartels September 29, 2026

Federal forces raided a cartel camp in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, seizing long guns, magazines, vests, and tactical gear.

A joint operation involving personnel from the Secretariat of Security and Citizen ... more

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Tensions in Culiacán: 7 Detained & Residents Confront Federal Forces During Operation in Sinaloa Tensions in Culiacán: 7 Detained & Residents Confront Federal Forces During Operation in Sinaloa
Crime News October 15, 2026

Tensions in Culiacán: 7 Detained & Residents Confront Federal Forces During Operation in Sinaloa

Residents of Laguna Colorada, in Culiacán, confronted federal forces to prevent an ... more

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US Authorities Didn’t Hesitate and Killed a Gunman at the El Chaparral Border Crossing US Authorities Didn’t Hesitate and Killed a Gunman at the El Chaparral Border Crossing
Cartels April 29, 2025

US Authorities Didn’t Hesitate and Killed a Gunman at the El Chaparral Border Crossing

A gunman was killed Friday night at the El Chaparral Border Crossing, ... more

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Fruit Vendor Demands Justice After Beating in Tehuacán; Calls for Punishment for Attackers Fruit Vendor Demands Justice After Beating in Tehuacán; Calls for Punishment for Attackers
Cartels May 24, 2025

Fruit Vendor Demands Justice After Beating in Tehuacán; Calls for Punishment for Attackers

Misael Galván Moral, a 23-year-old fruit vendor, is demanding justice after being ... more

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