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ICE detains doctor Jesús Luján in California; he was wanted in Mexico for negligence. ICE detains doctor Jesús Luján in California; he was wanted in Mexico for negligence.
Crime News November 4, 2025

ICE detains doctor Jesús Luján in California; he was wanted in Mexico for negligence.

Dr. Jesús Luján is currently detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ... more

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More than 250,000 children at risk of being recruited by drug cartels in Mexico More than 250,000 children at risk of being recruited by drug cartels in Mexico
Cartels November 11, 2025

More than 250,000 children at risk of being recruited by drug cartels in Mexico

“How is it possible that we’re receiving more support from a criminal ... more

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“El R1,” an operative for El Mencho, ordered the murder of Carlos Manzo in Uruapan, reveals Harfuch “El R1,” an operative for El Mencho, ordered the murder of Carlos Manzo in Uruapan, reveals Harfuch
Cartels November 20, 2025

“El R1,” an operative for El Mencho, ordered the murder of Carlos Manzo in Uruapan, reveals Harfuch

The murder of former Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo was allegedly orchestrated by ... more

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Chihuahua, Jalisco, and the State of Mexico: The States with the Most Homicides on Christmas Day Chihuahua, Jalisco, and the State of Mexico: The States with the Most Homicides on Christmas Day
Cartels December 25, 2025

Chihuahua, Jalisco, and the State of Mexico: The States with the Most Homicides on Christmas Day

Chihuahua, Jalisco, and the State of Mexico had the highest number of ... more

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Saúl “N”, Suspected in “El Cali” Taqueria Case, Extradited Saúl “N”, Suspected in “El Cali” Taqueria Case, Extradited
Crime News January 13, 2026

Saúl “N”, Suspected in “El Cali” Taqueria Case, Extradited

Saúl “N”, accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in the “El ... more

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The investigation into the Salamanca massacre points to an attack by the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel against the Jalisco Cartel The investigation into the Salamanca massacre points to an attack by the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel against the Jalisco Cartel
Cartels January 27, 2026

The investigation into the Salamanca massacre points to an attack by the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel against the Jalisco Cartel

The investigation into Sunday's massacre in Salamanca, Guanajuato, in central Mexico, points ... more

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CJNG Behind Diego Rivera, Tequila Mayor Arrested; Financed His Campaign and Kidnapped Candidates CJNG Behind Diego Rivera, Tequila Mayor Arrested; Financed His Campaign and Kidnapped Candidates
Cartels February 6, 2026

CJNG Behind Diego Rivera, Tequila Mayor Arrested; Financed His Campaign and Kidnapped Candidates

For months, business owners, merchants, political opponents, and municipal employees described the ... more

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Gulf cartel cell leader ‘Lexus’ captured Gulf cartel cell leader ‘Lexus’ captured
Cartels February 28, 2026

Gulf cartel cell leader ‘Lexus’ captured

Mexican authorities have captured a reputed Gulf cartel cell leader in the ... more

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Hearing against La Luz del Mundo leader and two of his relatives moved up to Tuesday Hearing against La Luz del Mundo leader and two of his relatives moved up to Tuesday
Crime News March 10, 2026

Hearing against La Luz del Mundo leader and two of his relatives moved up to Tuesday

A federal court in New York rescheduled the hearing in the case ... more

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Capture of “Lobio Menor” in Mexico City Shows Criminals “They Have Nowhere to Hide,” Says US Ambassador Capture of “Lobio Menor” in Mexico City Shows Criminals “They Have Nowhere to Hide,” Says US Ambassador
Cartels March 22, 2026

Capture of “Lobio Menor” in Mexico City Shows Criminals “They Have Nowhere to Hide,” Says US Ambassador

The United States Ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson, emphasized that the arrest ... more

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Who is Miguel, “Captain Ghost,” the fugitive marine involved in fuel theft? Who is Miguel, “Captain Ghost,” the fugitive marine involved in fuel theft?
Cartels April 1, 2026

Who is Miguel, “Captain Ghost,” the fugitive marine involved in fuel theft?

A year after the exposure of the tax evasion and drug trafficking ... more

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Where Is Archivaldo Guzmán Now? US Expands Manhunt Where Is Archivaldo Guzmán Now? US Expands Manhunt
Cartels April 9, 2026

Where Is Archivaldo Guzmán Now? US Expands Manhunt

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has offered a $10 ... more

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Attack on Tourists in Veracruz: Two Women from Puebla Injured, Including a Young Girl Attack on Tourists in Veracruz: Two Women from Puebla Injured, Including a Young Girl
Cartels April 25, 2026

Attack on Tourists in Veracruz: Two Women from Puebla Injured, Including a Young Girl

Jenny, 47, and Nohemí, 9—both originally from Puebla—sustained injuries during an armed ... more

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Punta Mita Residents Protest Damage to Turtle Nesting Site Punta Mita Residents Protest Damage to Turtle Nesting Site
Crime News April 29, 2026

Punta Mita Residents Protest Damage to Turtle Nesting Site

A group of residents in Punta Mita, in the state of Nayarit, ... more

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