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What are the accusations against ‘El Mantecas,’ the mayor of Tianguismanalco, Puebla? What are the accusations against ‘El Mantecas,’ the mayor of Tianguismanalco, Puebla?
Crime News August 18, 2026

What are the accusations against ‘El Mantecas,’ the mayor of Tianguismanalco, Puebla?

The arrest of Juan Pérez—known as "El Mantecas"—the mayor of San Juan ... more

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“We’re going for the governorship and then the presidency,” declares Carlos Tafolla, Michoacán congressman. “We’re going for the governorship and then the presidency,” declares Carlos Tafolla, Michoacán congressman.
Cartels November 29, 2025

“We’re going for the governorship and then the presidency,” declares Carlos Tafolla, Michoacán congressman.

Congressman Carlos Bautista Tafolla, a member of the Hat Movement, announced to ... more

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“We will not allow anyone to stigmatize Sinaloa,” Sheinbaum warns “We will not allow anyone to stigmatize Sinaloa,” Sheinbaum warns
Cartels May 25, 2025

“We will not allow anyone to stigmatize Sinaloa,” Sheinbaum warns

Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico, asserted that her government will not allow ... more

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We do not support the death penalty: Sheinbaum after the US withdraws the measure against Mexican drug lords We do not support the death penalty: Sheinbaum after the US withdraws the measure against Mexican drug lords
Cartels January 8, 2026

We do not support the death penalty: Sheinbaum after the US withdraws the measure against Mexican drug lords

President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed her opposition to the death penalty, regardless of ... more

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“We are death”: Video shows 14 minutes of torture of a young man by soldiers in Michoacán “We are death”: Video shows 14 minutes of torture of a young man by soldiers in Michoacán
Cartels February 18, 2026

“We are death”: Video shows 14 minutes of torture of a young man by soldiers in Michoacán

“We are death,” a group of soldiers says before slamming a young ... 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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Watch the video of ‘El Jardinero’s’ arrest here Watch the video of ‘El Jardinero’s’ arrest here
Cartels April 27, 2026

Watch the video of ‘El Jardinero’s’ arrest here

Omar García Harfuch, head of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, ... more

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Washington embraces Ovidio, its supposed enemy. Mexico disagrees Washington embraces Ovidio, its supposed enemy. Mexico disagrees
Cartels July 5, 2025

Washington embraces Ovidio, its supposed enemy. Mexico disagrees

Ovidio Guzmán López, known as "El Ratón," has come a long way ... more

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Was César Gastélum on the Los Chapitos’ drug cartel flyers dropped in Culiacán? Here’s what we know Was César Gastélum on the Los Chapitos’ drug cartel flyers dropped in Culiacán? Here’s what we know
Cartels August 5, 2026

Was César Gastélum on the Los Chapitos’ drug cartel flyers dropped in Culiacán? Here’s what we know

The murder of influencer César Gastélum has once again brought attention to ... 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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War between CDS and CJNG Sparks Terror in Tecate Schools War between CDS and CJNG Sparks Terror in Tecate Schools
Cartels October 12, 2026

War between CDS and CJNG Sparks Terror in Tecate Schools

It was around 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, when bursts ... more

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