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Drone Attack Reportedly Targets Ranch Linked to ‘El Guano’ in La Tuna, Badiraguato Drone Attack Reportedly Targets Ranch Linked to ‘El Guano’ in La Tuna, Badiraguato
Cartels February 2, 2026

Drone Attack Reportedly Targets Ranch Linked to ‘El Guano’ in La Tuna, Badiraguato

A drone attack reportedly caused the fire and destruction of the “El ... more

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Colombian model Valentina Forero Álvarez admitted to laundering more than $30 million in the United States. Colombian model Valentina Forero Álvarez admitted to laundering more than $30 million in the United States.
Cartels February 11, 2026

Colombian model Valentina Forero Álvarez admitted to laundering more than $30 million in the United States.

In January 2026, the Colombian Attorney General's Office announced the seizure of ... more

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Operation Against “El Mencho” Causes Chaos and Tourist Alert in Puerto Vallarta Operation Against “El Mencho” Causes Chaos and Tourist Alert in Puerto Vallarta
Cartels February 22, 2026

Operation Against “El Mencho” Causes Chaos and Tourist Alert in Puerto Vallarta

The killing or capture of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” leader of ... more

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With Over Half a Ton of Methamphetamine: Navy Locates “Los Chapitos” Drug Lab in Mocorito, Sinaloa With Over Half a Ton of Methamphetamine: Navy Locates “Los Chapitos” Drug Lab in Mocorito, Sinaloa
Cartels March 29, 2026

With Over Half a Ton of Methamphetamine: Navy Locates “Los Chapitos” Drug Lab in Mocorito, Sinaloa

Personnel from the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar), in coordination with staff ... more

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Los Mazatlecos: The Cell That Forged the Criminal Career of “El Chapo Isidro” Los Mazatlecos: The Cell That Forged the Criminal Career of “El Chapo Isidro”
Cartels April 6, 2026

Los Mazatlecos: The Cell That Forged the Criminal Career of “El Chapo Isidro”

Fausto Isidro Meza Flores, known as “El Chapo Isidro,” is one of ... more

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Amnesty International Demands Declaration of National Emergency in Mexico Over Crisis of Disappearances Amnesty International Demands Declaration of National Emergency in Mexico Over Crisis of Disappearances
Cartels April 14, 2026

Amnesty International Demands Declaration of National Emergency in Mexico Over Crisis of Disappearances

With more than 133,000 people missing, 72,000 unidentified bodies, and an impunity ... more

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Former DEA Agent Calls Account of Alleged “Ride” Given to CIA Personnel Prior to Chihuahua Crash “Absurd” Former DEA Agent Calls Account of Alleged “Ride” Given to CIA Personnel Prior to Chihuahua Crash “Absurd”
Cartels April 22, 2026

Former DEA Agent Calls Account of Alleged “Ride” Given to CIA Personnel Prior to Chihuahua Crash “Absurd”

The statement made by César Jáuregui Moreno, Attorney General of Chihuahua,—claiming that ... more

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“El Jardinero” Captured: Considered “El Mencho’s” Successor in the CJNG “El Jardinero” Captured: Considered “El Mencho’s” Successor in the CJNG
Cartels April 27, 2026

“El Jardinero” Captured: Considered “El Mencho’s” Successor in the CJNG

Audias Flores Silva—alias "El Jardinero"—was detained in Nayarit; he is identified as ... more

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They demand the extradition of “Mini Lic” to face trial for the murder of Javier Valdez They demand the extradition of “Mini Lic” to face trial for the murder of Javier Valdez
Cartels May 16, 2026

They demand the extradition of “Mini Lic” to face trial for the murder of Javier Valdez

Family members, civil society organizations, and Ríodoce demanded that the Mexican government ... more

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Armed Group Opens Fire on House in Culiacán; Rival Hitmen Inside Return Fire Armed Group Opens Fire on House in Culiacán; Rival Hitmen Inside Return Fire
Cartels May 30, 2026

Armed Group Opens Fire on House in Culiacán; Rival Hitmen Inside Return Fire

A fierce clash between hitmen from rival criminal cells took place on ... 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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