Category: Mexico
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This is the full letter read by “El Mayo” Zambada before receiving a life sentence. This is the full letter read by “El Mayo” Zambada before receiving a life sentence.
Cartels July 20, 2026

This is the full letter read by “El Mayo” Zambada before receiving a life sentence.

Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada read a letter before Judge Brian Cogan at ... more

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Director of Doenitz Military-Style School Arrested; Charged with Femicide of Dafne Zapata Director of Doenitz Military-Style School Arrested; Charged with Femicide of Dafne Zapata
Crime News July 26, 2026

Director of Doenitz Military-Style School Arrested; Charged with Femicide of Dafne Zapata

The director of the Doenitz military-style school was arrested by agents from ... more

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Mario ‘N’, former Tlayolapa commissioner and alleged member of ‘Los Ardillos’, arrested Mario ‘N’, former Tlayolapa commissioner and alleged member of ‘Los Ardillos’, arrested
Cartels July 30, 2026

Mario ‘N’, former Tlayolapa commissioner and alleged member of ‘Los Ardillos’, arrested

Federal and Guerrero state authorities arrested Mario "N"—the former municipal commissioner of ... more

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Ken Salazar states he has “no evidence” of links between the Mexican government and drug cartels Ken Salazar states he has “no evidence” of links between the Mexican government and drug cartels
Cartels August 6, 2026

Ken Salazar states he has “no evidence” of links between the Mexican government and drug cartels

Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar (2021–2025) stated on Wednesday that ... more

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Who Is César Guzmán Salazar, El Chapo’s Lesser-Known Son Who Stayed Away From the Drug World? Who Is César Guzmán Salazar, El Chapo’s Lesser-Known Son Who Stayed Away From the Drug World?
Cartels August 13, 2026

Who Is César Guzmán Salazar, El Chapo’s Lesser-Known Son Who Stayed Away From the Drug World?

Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán became one of the world's most notorious drug ... more

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Daughter and partner of “El Tío Lako” arrested in operation that triggered narco-blockades in Michoacán Daughter and partner of “El Tío Lako” arrested in operation that triggered narco-blockades in Michoacán
Cartels August 19, 2026

Daughter and partner of “El Tío Lako” arrested in operation that triggered narco-blockades in Michoacán

During an operation conducted this Wednesday against Heraclio Guerrero Martínez—alias "El Tío ... more

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Alleged perpetrator of content creator César Gastélum’s murder arrested in Puebla Alleged perpetrator of content creator César Gastélum’s murder arrested in Puebla
Cartels August 27, 2026

Alleged perpetrator of content creator César Gastélum’s murder arrested in Puebla

Federal authorities in Puebla arrested a man identified as Jesús Alberto “N,” ... more

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From the Camilo Séptimo keyboardist to a Sinaloa Cartel broker: high-profile crimes that have struck Atizapán de Zaragoza From the Camilo Séptimo keyboardist to a Sinaloa Cartel broker: high-profile crimes that have struck Atizapán de Zaragoza
Crime News September 3, 2026

From the Camilo Séptimo keyboardist to a Sinaloa Cartel broker: high-profile crimes that have struck Atizapán de Zaragoza

The mass killing of Jonathan Meléndez—keyboardist for the band Camilo Séptimo—along with ... more

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Alleged killer of Camilo Séptimo keyboardist faces two prior investigations for domestic violence and making threats in Mexico City Alleged killer of Camilo Séptimo keyboardist faces two prior investigations for domestic violence and making threats in Mexico City
Crime News September 8, 2026

Alleged killer of Camilo Séptimo keyboardist faces two prior investigations for domestic violence and making threats in Mexico City

Diego Sebastián “N”—identified as the perpetrator of the multiple homicide involving Jonathan ... more

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Only one disappearance is formally linked to “La Tía” in Baja; a collective suspects six others Only one disappearance is formally linked to “La Tía” in Baja; a collective suspects six others
Cartels September 29, 2026

Only one disappearance is formally linked to “La Tía” in Baja; a collective suspects six others

Only one disappearance is formally linked to “La Tía” in Baja; collective ... more

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Hitmen stormed an avocado packing plant in Salvador Escalante, Michoacán, and executed three employees, including a 15-year-old minor. Hitmen stormed an avocado packing plant in Salvador Escalante, Michoacán, and executed three employees, including a 15-year-old minor.
Cartels October 8, 2026

Hitmen stormed an avocado packing plant in Salvador Escalante, Michoacán, and executed three employees, including a 15-year-old minor.

An armed group executed three people—including a 15-year-old minor—after storming an avocado ... more

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Mayor of Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, arrested for alleged extortion ring targeting local merchants Mayor of Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, arrested for alleged extortion ring targeting local merchants
Crime News October 16, 2026

Mayor of Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, arrested for alleged extortion ring targeting local merchants

Gilberto 'N', the mayor of Puerto Aventuras—a locality within the municipality of ... more

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New Survey: Guerrero, Oaxaca and Chiapas Have Mexico’s Highest Child-Labor Rates New Survey: Guerrero, Oaxaca and Chiapas Have Mexico’s Highest Child-Labor Rates
Mexico October 24, 2026

New Survey: Guerrero, Oaxaca and Chiapas Have Mexico’s Highest Child-Labor Rates

Guerrero, Oaxaca and Chiapas had Mexico’s highest child-labor rates in 2025, highlighting ... more

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Mexico’s security chief quietly forms an elite force to take on the drug cartels Mexico’s security chief quietly forms an elite force to take on the drug cartels
Mexico April 2, 2025

Mexico’s security chief quietly forms an elite force to take on the drug cartels

Six years ago Mexico’s president disbanded the country’s Federal Police and handed ... more

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Foreigner sparks outrage for “chasing” Mexicans off beach in Nayarit and fined 150,000 pesos Foreigner sparks outrage for “chasing” Mexicans off beach in Nayarit and fined 150,000 pesos
Mexico April 30, 2025

Foreigner sparks outrage for “chasing” Mexicans off beach in Nayarit and fined 150,000 pesos

Cases of aggression against Mexicans within their own territory by foreigners who ... more

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