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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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‘Niño Guerrero,’ leader of the ‘Tren de Aragua’ gang, built his empire from prison ‘Niño Guerrero,’ leader of the ‘Tren de Aragua’ gang, built his empire from prison
Cartels June 14, 2026

‘Niño Guerrero,’ leader of the ‘Tren de Aragua’ gang, built his empire from prison

The leader of the Tren de Aragua criminal organization, Niño Guerrero, a ... 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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‘Los Chapitos’ Cantaron! They Reportedly Testified in U.S. Case Against Rocha Moya ‘Los Chapitos’ Cantaron! They Reportedly Testified in U.S. Case Against Rocha Moya
Cartels May 1, 2026

‘Los Chapitos’ Cantaron! They Reportedly Testified in U.S. Case Against Rocha Moya

Brothers Joaquín and Ovidio Guzmán López—sons of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán—have emerged ... more

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‘La Barbie’ Estefania Primera pleads guilty to human trafficking charge, sentenced ‘La Barbie’ Estefania Primera pleads guilty to human trafficking charge, sentenced
Crime News June 8, 2026

‘La Barbie’ Estefania Primera pleads guilty to human trafficking charge, sentenced

Estefania Primera, also known as “La Barbie,” pleaded guilty on Thursday, June ... more

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‘El Cholo,’ Former Police Chief Accused in U.S. of Protecting ‘Los Chapitos,’ Seeks Legal Protection Following UIF Account Freeze ‘El Cholo,’ Former Police Chief Accused in U.S. of Protecting ‘Los Chapitos,’ Seeks Legal Protection Following UIF Account Freeze
Cartels June 4, 2026

‘El Cholo,’ Former Police Chief Accused in U.S. of Protecting ‘Los Chapitos,’ Seeks Legal Protection Following UIF Account Freeze

Alberto Jorge Contreras Núñez—alias ‘El Cholo’—the former Director of the Sinaloa Investigative ... more

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‘Don Ramón,’ Leader of Los Linos, and 7 Others Arrested Following Operation in Morelos ‘Don Ramón,’ Leader of Los Linos, and 7 Others Arrested Following Operation in Morelos
Cartels May 6, 2026

‘Don Ramón,’ Leader of Los Linos, and 7 Others Arrested Following Operation in Morelos

Federal authorities, in coordination with the Government of Morelos, have arrested eight ... 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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