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“El Vikingo,” the boxer close to “El Canelo” Álvarez who ended up extorting avocado growers for the CJNG “El Vikingo,” the boxer close to “El Canelo” Álvarez who ended up extorting avocado growers for the CJNG
Cartels August 13, 2026

“El Vikingo,” the boxer close to “El Canelo” Álvarez who ended up extorting avocado growers for the CJNG

Cristian Martín Medina García, alias “El Vikingo”—a 25-year-old professional boxer trained by ... more

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“El Viceroy” Negotiates Plea Deal in the US “El Viceroy” Negotiates Plea Deal in the US
Cartels June 25, 2025

“El Viceroy” Negotiates Plea Deal in the US

On June 24, 2025, Judge Jean Marie Azrack of the Federal District ... more

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“El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City “El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City
Cartels June 18, 2026

“El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City

Colima authorities announced the arrest of three individuals—including one identified as a ... more

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‘El Tunco,’ Alleged Drug Trafficker Arrested Between Colombia, Mexico, and Ecuador ‘El Tunco,’ Alleged Drug Trafficker Arrested Between Colombia, Mexico, and Ecuador
Cartels October 27, 2025

‘El Tunco,’ Alleged Drug Trafficker Arrested Between Colombia, Mexico, and Ecuador

Ecuadorean Interior Minister John Reimberg posted this Sunday about the arrest of ... more

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‘El Trompas’ or ‘El Paco’, suspect in the femicide of Claudia Tacoronte in Morelos ‘El Trompas’ or ‘El Paco’, suspect in the femicide of Claudia Tacoronte in Morelos
Crime News September 16, 2026

‘El Trompas’ or ‘El Paco’, suspect in the femicide of Claudia Tacoronte in Morelos

Paco or El Trompas, a man allegedly dedicated to robbery and assault ... more

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“El Trébol” Arrested Near Querétaro Airport in U.S. Extradition Case “El Trébol” Arrested Near Querétaro Airport in U.S. Extradition Case
Cartels October 16, 2026

“El Trébol” Arrested Near Querétaro Airport in U.S. Extradition Case

Mexican authorities arrest Erick “El Trébol” near Querétaro International Airport on a ... more

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“El Tlapa,” the former soldier who founded Los Zetas, sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison “El Tlapa,” the former soldier who founded Los Zetas, sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison
Cartels July 28, 2026

“El Tlapa,” the former soldier who founded Los Zetas, sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison

A federal judge sentenced Sergio Enrique Ruiz Tlapanco, alias “El Tlapa” or ... more

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‘El Tío’ Arrested in Sinaloa, Operator of Cell Linked to ‘Los Chapitos’ ‘El Tío’ Arrested in Sinaloa, Operator of Cell Linked to ‘Los Chapitos’
Cartels July 27, 2026

‘El Tío’ Arrested in Sinaloa, Operator of Cell Linked to ‘Los Chapitos’

Federal forces arrested Ricardo Ozuna Tirado, alias 'El Tío,' in Mazatlán, Sinaloa. ... more

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“El Texas” died in a military operation in Culiacán, García Harfuch confirms “El Texas” died in a military operation in Culiacán, García Harfuch confirms
Cartels July 14, 2026

“El Texas” died in a military operation in Culiacán, García Harfuch confirms

Cristhian Guadalupe “N”—alias “El Texas”—identified as the local leader (*jefe de plaza*) ... more

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‘El Teo’s’ Amparo Petition Regarding Alleged Abuse at El Altiplano Dismissed ‘El Teo’s’ Amparo Petition Regarding Alleged Abuse at El Altiplano Dismissed
Cartels July 1, 2026

‘El Teo’s’ Amparo Petition Regarding Alleged Abuse at El Altiplano Dismissed

The Fourth District Court for Criminal Matters in Toluca dismissed the *amparo* ... more

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‘El Teo,’ a Bloodthirsty Arellano Félix Hitman Behind 300 Murders Sentenced ‘El Teo,’ a Bloodthirsty Arellano Félix Hitman Behind 300 Murders Sentenced
Cartels June 2, 2025

‘El Teo,’ a Bloodthirsty Arellano Félix Hitman Behind 300 Murders Sentenced

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) reported that Teodoro García Simental, alias El ... more

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“El Tato,” a criminal leader and alleged perpetrator of the “Lacoss” bar fire in Puebla, has been captured. “El Tato,” a criminal leader and alleged perpetrator of the “Lacoss” bar fire in Puebla, has been captured.
Cartels November 27, 2025

“El Tato,” a criminal leader and alleged perpetrator of the “Lacoss” bar fire in Puebla, has been captured.

The Puebla Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) confirmed the arrest of Gabriel ... more

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“El Tanque” of the CJNG drove around in a nearly 4-million-peso SUV before his capture “El Tanque” of the CJNG drove around in a nearly 4-million-peso SUV before his capture
Cartels October 7, 2026

“El Tanque” of the CJNG drove around in a nearly 4-million-peso SUV before his capture

On the night of October 5, personnel from the Secretariat of National ... more

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El Tanque Faces New Homicide Accusation in Veracruz Alongside Earlier Kidnapping El Tanque Faces New Homicide Accusation in Veracruz Alongside Earlier Kidnapping
Crime News October 24, 2026

El Tanque Faces New Homicide Accusation in Veracruz Alongside Earlier Kidnapping

Veracruz prosecutors accuse alleged CJNG operator El Tanque of homicide and injuries ... more

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