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Mazatlán prison resumes family visits following a wave of violence that left 12 dead Mazatlán prison resumes family visits following a wave of violence that left 12 dead
Cartels October 11, 2026

Mazatlán prison resumes family visits following a wave of violence that left 12 dead

The Sinaloa Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) announced that family members of ... more

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Members of ‘Los Donovan’—a criminal cell dedicated to robbing bank customers—have been arrested Members of ‘Los Donovan’—a criminal cell dedicated to robbing bank customers—have been arrested
Cartels October 18, 2026

Members of ‘Los Donovan’—a criminal cell dedicated to robbing bank customers—have been arrested

Officers from the Mexico City Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) apprehended Joel ... 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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DEA Claims Role in Killing of ‘Chuy González,’ Operative for the Guasave Cartel DEA Claims Role in Killing of ‘Chuy González,’ Operative for the Guasave Cartel
Cartels October 30, 2026

DEA Claims Role in Killing of ‘Chuy González,’ Operative for the Guasave Cartel

Terry Cole, a director at the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has ... more

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3 Million Pills, 49 Guns, and a Cartel Kingpin: How the DEA Crushed a Sinaloa Drug Network 3 Million Pills, 49 Guns, and a Cartel Kingpin: How the DEA Crushed a Sinaloa Drug Network
Cartels May 7, 2025

3 Million Pills, 49 Guns, and a Cartel Kingpin: How the DEA Crushed a Sinaloa Drug Network

Federal agents dismantle one of the most dangerous fentanyl trafficking operations in ... more

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Just like Valeria Márquez, influencer “La Mona” murdered for receiving a gift at home Just like Valeria Márquez, influencer “La Mona” murdered for receiving a gift at home
Cartels May 18, 2025

Just like Valeria Márquez, influencer “La Mona” murdered for receiving a gift at home

In recent hours, the name of María José Estupiñán, a 22-year-old influencer ... more

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US Authorities Detain 72 Migrants at Bar Linked to “Los Zetas” in South Carolina US Authorities Detain 72 Migrants at Bar Linked to “Los Zetas” in South Carolina
Cartels June 4, 2025

US Authorities Detain 72 Migrants at Bar Linked to “Los Zetas” in South Carolina

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) detained 72 migrants at a ... more

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Pope Leo XIV Called for a Stop to War Before It Becomes an “Irreparable Maelstrom” Pope Leo XIV Called for a Stop to War Before It Becomes an “Irreparable Maelstrom”
Crime News June 22, 2025

Pope Leo XIV Called for a Stop to War Before It Becomes an “Irreparable Maelstrom”

From the window of the Apostolic Palace, Pope Leo XIV expressed his ... more

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The Million-Dollar Gift the Arellano Félix Family Gave Julio César Chávez The Million-Dollar Gift the Arellano Félix Family Gave Julio César Chávez
Cartels July 6, 2025

The Million-Dollar Gift the Arellano Félix Family Gave Julio César Chávez

Amid the spotlight currently shining on Julio César Chávez Jr., who faces ... more

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Foreigner arrests in Mexico City increase by 95%; robbery is the most common crime Foreigner arrests in Mexico City increase by 95%; robbery is the most common crime
Crime News July 28, 2025

Foreigner arrests in Mexico City increase by 95%; robbery is the most common crime

Five months before the end of 2025, the number of foreigner arrests ... more

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Young Vacationers Left a Bar in Mazatlán and Are Now Missing Young Vacationers Left a Bar in Mazatlán and Are Now Missing
Cartels August 5, 2025

Young Vacationers Left a Bar in Mazatlán and Are Now Missing

Three young people—a woman and two men—were reported missing early Monday morning ... more

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Teacher Irma Hernández Cruz Died as a Result of Torture and Assault During Her Kidnapping Teacher Irma Hernández Cruz Died as a Result of Torture and Assault During Her Kidnapping
Cartels August 11, 2025

Teacher Irma Hernández Cruz Died as a Result of Torture and Assault During Her Kidnapping

The Veracruz State Attorney General's Office reported that teacher Irma Hernández died ... more

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Ximena and José were hunted for 20 days; 13 are detained Ximena and José were hunted for 20 days; 13 are detained
Cartels August 21, 2025

Ximena and José were hunted for 20 days; 13 are detained

Three months after the murder of Ximena Guzmán and José Muñoz, collaborators ... more

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Seven Alaskan Children Abandoned by Their Father in Yucatán Rescued Seven Alaskan Children Abandoned by Their Father in Yucatán Rescued
Crime News September 1, 2025

Seven Alaskan Children Abandoned by Their Father in Yucatán Rescued

Last Friday, August 29, officers from the Yucatán State Public Security Secretariat ... more

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