Category: Mexico
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Narco-Banner Directed at Eduin Caz, Grupo Firme Vocalist, in Tijuana: “Stick to Music or We’ll Execute You” Narco-Banner Directed at Eduin Caz, Grupo Firme Vocalist, in Tijuana: “Stick to Music or We’ll Execute You”
Cartels May 31, 2026

Narco-Banner Directed at Eduin Caz, Grupo Firme Vocalist, in Tijuana: “Stick to Music or We’ll Execute You”

A narco-banner displayed in the city of Tijuana, Baja California, contained threats ... 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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The Ovidio Guzmán bodyguard linked to the drug lord’s wife—and turned over to the FBI by an ex-girlfriend The Ovidio Guzmán bodyguard linked to the drug lord’s wife—and turned over to the FBI by an ex-girlfriend
Cartels June 10, 2026

The Ovidio Guzmán bodyguard linked to the drug lord’s wife—and turned over to the FBI by an ex-girlfriend

An X (formerly Twitter) account sparked controversy by posting a previously unseen ... more

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“It was a match to forget”: Javier Aguirre analyzes Mexico’s win over Korea at the 2026 World Cup “It was a match to forget”: Javier Aguirre analyzes Mexico’s win over Korea at the 2026 World Cup
Mexico June 19, 2026

“It was a match to forget”: Javier Aguirre analyzes Mexico’s win over Korea at the 2026 World Cup

The Mexican national team defeated South Korea 1–0 in a tight, difficult ... more

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Former Mayor of Igualapa, Guerrero, Apolonio Álvarez Assassinated Former Mayor of Igualapa, Guerrero, Apolonio Álvarez Assassinated
Cartels June 29, 2026

Former Mayor of Igualapa, Guerrero, Apolonio Álvarez Assassinated

Apolonio Álvarez Montes, who served as mayor of Igualapa, Guerrero, was shot ... more

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Double blow to the Altozano Cartel: “Sierra 2” and his partner formally charged in Michoacán Double blow to the Altozano Cartel: “Sierra 2” and his partner formally charged in Michoacán
Cartels July 2, 2026

Double blow to the Altozano Cartel: “Sierra 2” and his partner formally charged in Michoacán

A judge formally charged Alfredo “N,” alias “Sierra 2,” and his alleged ... more

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U.S. Reaffirms $10 Million Reward for “El Chapo” Guzmán’s Sons U.S. Reaffirms $10 Million Reward for “El Chapo” Guzmán’s Sons
Cartels July 6, 2026

U.S. Reaffirms $10 Million Reward for “El Chapo” Guzmán’s Sons

U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has reaffirmed the multi-million dollar reward offered ... more

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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Alex Pretti: Two Deaths Fueling Questions About ICE Use of Force Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Alex Pretti: Two Deaths Fueling Questions About ICE Use of Force
Crime News July 9, 2026

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Alex Pretti: Two Deaths Fueling Questions About ICE Use of Force

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a Mexican construction worker, husband, father of three, ... 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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The ghostwriter behind El Chapo Guzmán’s letters: a mystery in the New York courts The ghostwriter behind El Chapo Guzmán’s letters: a mystery in the New York courts
Cartels July 19, 2026

The ghostwriter behind El Chapo Guzmán’s letters: a mystery in the New York courts

Joaquín Guzmán Loera is distressed. Or at least, that is what he ... 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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“The hat is the passport”: César Gastélum’s past remarks resurface four years before his murder in Culiacán “The hat is the passport”: César Gastélum’s past remarks resurface four years before his murder in Culiacán
Cartels August 10, 2026

“The hat is the passport”: César Gastélum’s past remarks resurface four years before his murder in Culiacán

In September 2022, influencer César Gastélum appeared on the podcast *Los Mafia*, ... more

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Former Sinaloa Security Secretary disappears from US prison registry; whereabouts unknown Former Sinaloa Security Secretary disappears from US prison registry; whereabouts unknown
Cartels August 17, 2026

Former Sinaloa Security Secretary disappears from US prison registry; whereabouts unknown

Retired General Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, the former Secretary of Security for Sinaloa, ... more

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Search underway for radio host Iván Michel Atilano in Oaxaca; last seen Tuesday, August 18, in Huautla Search underway for radio host Iván Michel Atilano in Oaxaca; last seen Tuesday, August 18, in Huautla
Crime News August 24, 2026

Search underway for radio host Iván Michel Atilano in Oaxaca; last seen Tuesday, August 18, in Huautla

Family, friends, and residents of Oaxaca’s Mazateca region are appealing for help ... more

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