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“I am completely innocent”: R1’s son distances himself from the femicide of Valeria Márquez “I am completely innocent”: R1’s son distances himself from the femicide of Valeria Márquez
Cartels August 22, 2026

“I am completely innocent”: R1’s son distances himself from the femicide of Valeria Márquez

Francisco Álvarez, son of criminal leader Ramón Álvarez Ayala—alias “El R1”—has declared ... more

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“I am a scapegoat,” asserts Vice Admiral Manuel Roberto Farías in a new letter addressed to Sheinbaum. “I am a scapegoat,” asserts Vice Admiral Manuel Roberto Farías in a new letter addressed to Sheinbaum.
Cartels June 10, 2026

“I am a scapegoat,” asserts Vice Admiral Manuel Roberto Farías in a new letter addressed to Sheinbaum.

Vice Admiral Manuel Roberto Farías Laguna—accused of participating in a criminal network ... more

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“Golden Roma,” the La Chokiza faction dedicated to predatory lending “Golden Roma,” the La Chokiza faction dedicated to predatory lending
Cartels January 25, 2026

“Golden Roma,” the La Chokiza faction dedicated to predatory lending

This Saturday, January 24, Nancy “N,” an alleged operator for a faction ... more

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“Father Pistolas” lashes out with insults against Libia Dennise, Governor of Guanajuato “Father Pistolas” lashes out with insults against Libia Dennise, Governor of Guanajuato
Crime News November 7, 2025

“Father Pistolas” lashes out with insults against Libia Dennise, Governor of Guanajuato

Catholic priest Alfredo Gallegos Lara, known as “Father Pistolas,” sparked controversy in ... more

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“El Yeicob,” Key Partner in Fuel Theft Network Linked to Raúl Rocha, Arrested “El Yeicob,” Key Partner in Fuel Theft Network Linked to Raúl Rocha, Arrested
Cartels December 17, 2025

“El Yeicob,” Key Partner in Fuel Theft Network Linked to Raúl Rocha, Arrested

Days after businessman Raúl Rocha Cantú decided to relocate the Miss Universe ... more

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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 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 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 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 Talibán” and 4 others arrested in connection with the kidnapping of 10 Vizsla Silver miners in Sinaloa “El Talibán” and 4 others arrested in connection with the kidnapping of 10 Vizsla Silver miners in Sinaloa
Cartels October 19, 2026

“El Talibán” and 4 others arrested in connection with the kidnapping of 10 Vizsla Silver miners in Sinaloa

Personnel from the Secretariat of National Defense and the Sinaloa Secretariat of ... more

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“El Rayo,” Alleged Leader of the CJNG in Quintana Roo, Arrested “El Rayo,” Alleged Leader of the CJNG in Quintana Roo, Arrested
Cartels November 25, 2025

“El Rayo,” Alleged Leader of the CJNG in Quintana Roo, Arrested

The Quintana Roo State Attorney General's Office (FGE) reported the arrest of ... more

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