Category: Mexico
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“El Mapache,” Sinaloa Cartel Operative Who Escaped During the Culiacanazo, Captured in Mazatlán “El Mapache,” Sinaloa Cartel Operative Who Escaped During the Culiacanazo, Captured in Mazatlán
Cartels February 19, 2026

“El Mapache,” Sinaloa Cartel Operative Who Escaped During the Culiacanazo, Captured in Mazatlán

Sinaloa authorities confirmed the arrest in Mazatlán of a man who escaped ... more

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Eighteen Suspected CJNG Members Arrested in Federal Operation in Zacatecas Eighteen Suspected CJNG Members Arrested in Federal Operation in Zacatecas
Cartels March 1, 2026

Eighteen Suspected CJNG Members Arrested in Federal Operation in Zacatecas

In a major military and police operation carried out in the Zacatecas ... more

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Within the CJNG, suspicions are growing that betrayal was involved in the death of “El Mencho” Within the CJNG, suspicions are growing that betrayal was involved in the death of “El Mencho”
Cartels March 9, 2026

Within the CJNG, suspicions are growing that betrayal was involved in the death of “El Mencho”

Inside the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), there is growing suspicion that ... more

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Water Scarcity? Children Opt for Sugary Drinks Water Scarcity? Children Opt for Sugary Drinks
Mexico May 3, 2025

Water Scarcity? Children Opt for Sugary Drinks

While Sonora cracks under the sun and public school drinking fountains remain ... more

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Natanael Cano shows off pants with the faces of El Chapo and Pablo Escobar Natanael Cano shows off pants with the faces of El Chapo and Pablo Escobar
Cartels May 14, 2025

Natanael Cano shows off pants with the faces of El Chapo and Pablo Escobar

Amidst the rise of official restrictions against corridos and amid the controversy ... more

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Ulises Raga, El Fayuka, Leader of Los Metros, Allegedly Murdered Members of the Fugitivo Group Out of Jealousy Ulises Raga, El Fayuka, Leader of Los Metros, Allegedly Murdered Members of the Fugitivo Group Out of Jealousy
Cartels May 30, 2025

Ulises Raga, El Fayuka, Leader of Los Metros, Allegedly Murdered Members of the Fugitivo Group Out of Jealousy

Irving Barrios Mojica, head of the Tamaulipas State Attorney General's Office (FGJE), ... more

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“El Monarca de Sinaloa” among the wounded in the attack in Culiacán “El Monarca de Sinaloa” among the wounded in the attack in Culiacán
Cartels June 8, 2025

“El Monarca de Sinaloa” among the wounded in the attack in Culiacán

Francisco Javier N, "The Monarch" of Sinaloa, was injured during the shooting ... more

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US Imposes New Visa Restrictions on Drug Traffickers’ Families and Associates US Imposes New Visa Restrictions on Drug Traffickers’ Families and Associates
Cartels June 27, 2025

US Imposes New Visa Restrictions on Drug Traffickers’ Families and Associates

The United States imposed new visa restrictions on Thursday for family members ... more

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‘We continue seeking justice’: Family of Mexican man killed in raid ‘We continue seeking justice’: Family of Mexican man killed in raid
Immigration News July 18, 2025

‘We continue seeking justice’: Family of Mexican man killed in raid

The family of Mexican Jaime Alanís García, who died on July 12 ... more

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18 CJNG hitmen arrested in Aguascalientes, a state once said to be free of drug traffickers 18 CJNG hitmen arrested in Aguascalientes, a state once said to be free of drug traffickers
Cartels July 27, 2025

18 CJNG hitmen arrested in Aguascalientes, a state once said to be free of drug traffickers

Blockades and burned vehicles disrupted the peace in the municipality of Rincón ... more

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To make up for lost time, “I give you my legs, I give you my arms”: Israel Vallarta To make up for lost time, “I give you my legs, I give you my arms”: Israel Vallarta
Cartels August 4, 2025

To make up for lost time, “I give you my legs, I give you my arms”: Israel Vallarta

Israel Vallarta was released from the Altiplano prison in the State of ... more

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Tragedy in Mexico: 5-Year-Old Fernandito Killed Over Just $55 Tragedy in Mexico: 5-Year-Old Fernandito Killed Over Just $55
Crime News August 8, 2025

Tragedy in Mexico: 5-Year-Old Fernandito Killed Over Just $55

The Attorney General's Office of the State of Mexico (FGEM) reported that ... more

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Massacre at San Miguel de Allende Patron Saint Festival: 2 Dead and 17 Wounded Massacre at San Miguel de Allende Patron Saint Festival: 2 Dead and 17 Wounded
Cartels August 18, 2025

Massacre at San Miguel de Allende Patron Saint Festival: 2 Dead and 17 Wounded

A gunman burst into the patron saint festival in the Infonavit Malanquín ... more

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“Chalamán,” a relative of “El Mencho” and CJNG operative wanted in the US, is arrested “Chalamán,” a relative of “El Mencho” and CJNG operative wanted in the US, is arrested
Cartels August 25, 2025

“Chalamán,” a relative of “El Mencho” and CJNG operative wanted in the US, is arrested

The capture of José Luis Sánchez Valencia, known as "Chalamán," near Benito ... more

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The Cártel del Golfo Prefers Cumbias; this is ‘Narcoculture’ The Cártel del Golfo Prefers Cumbias; this is ‘Narcoculture’
Cartels September 2, 2025

The Cártel del Golfo Prefers Cumbias; this is ‘Narcoculture’

Narcoculture took root differently in eastern Mexico. While tubas and guitars accompanied ... more