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This is the full letter read by “El Mayo” Zambada before receiving a life sentence. This is the full letter read by “El Mayo” Zambada before receiving a life sentence.
Cartels July 20, 2026

This is the full letter read by “El Mayo” Zambada before receiving a life sentence.

Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada read a letter before Judge Brian Cogan at ... more

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Alfonso Fernández Magallón, alias “La Quiringua,” leader of the Los Reyes Cartel in Michoacán, arrested Alfonso Fernández Magallón, alias “La Quiringua,” leader of the Los Reyes Cartel in Michoacán, arrested
Cartels August 2, 2026

Alfonso Fernández Magallón, alias “La Quiringua,” leader of the Los Reyes Cartel in Michoacán, arrested

On Saturday, August 1, the Mexican Army arrested Alfonso Fernández Magallón—alias “Poncho” ... 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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“Coco Ranas,” leader of “Los Ranas”—the armed wing of “Los Chapitos” in Culiacán—has been arrested. “Coco Ranas,” leader of “Los Ranas”—the armed wing of “Los Chapitos” in Culiacán—has been arrested.
Cartels October 23, 2026

“Coco Ranas,” leader of “Los Ranas”—the armed wing of “Los Chapitos” in Culiacán—has been arrested.

Personnel from the National Guard’s Special Reaction and Intervention Force and the ... more

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The Femicide of Carolina Flores: What Is Known About the Former Beauty Queen’s Case to Date The Femicide of Carolina Flores: What Is Known About the Former Beauty Queen’s Case to Date
Cartels April 23, 2026

The Femicide of Carolina Flores: What Is Known About the Former Beauty Queen’s Case to Date

The femicide of Carolina Flores Gómez—a 27-year-old former beauty queen—which occurred on ... more

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“Targeting Los Chapitos”: Operations Intensified in Los Cabos to Strike the Sinaloa Cartel “Targeting Los Chapitos”: Operations Intensified in Los Cabos to Strike the Sinaloa Cartel
Cartels June 10, 2026

“Targeting Los Chapitos”: Operations Intensified in Los Cabos to Strike the Sinaloa Cartel

Recent operations launched by federal forces in Baja California Sur appear to ... more

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Five New Clandestine Graves Found in Concordia, Sinaloa Five New Clandestine Graves Found in Concordia, Sinaloa
Cartels June 15, 2026

Five New Clandestine Graves Found in Concordia, Sinaloa

Searching mothers reported the discovery of five clandestine graves containing five bodies ... more

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“El Niño Concepción” Arrested: High-Priority Target Who Fueled Violence Between Zacatecas and Aguascalientes “El Niño Concepción” Arrested: High-Priority Target Who Fueled Violence Between Zacatecas and Aguascalientes
Crime News September 3, 2026

“El Niño Concepción” Arrested: High-Priority Target Who Fueled Violence Between Zacatecas and Aguascalientes

On September 2, the Aguascalientes State Attorney General's Office confirmed the arrest ... more

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Protesters Rally Against Priest Accused of Raping Nun in Tijuana Protesters Rally Against Priest Accused of Raping Nun in Tijuana
Crime News June 1, 2026

Protesters Rally Against Priest Accused of Raping Nun in Tijuana

“An abuser does not deserve the altar; he deserves prison,” and “Stained ... more

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Mother and three children missing in Sinaloa since February; case reported five months later Mother and three children missing in Sinaloa since February; case reported five months later
Cartels July 8, 2026

Mother and three children missing in Sinaloa since February; case reported five months later

The Sinaloa State Attorney General's Office has activated three Amber Alerts and ... more

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