Category: Mexico
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‘Los Ardillos’ Attack Three Communities in Chilapa, Guerrero; Over 1,000 Indigenous Families Displaced ‘Los Ardillos’ Attack Three Communities in Chilapa, Guerrero; Over 1,000 Indigenous Families Displaced
Cartels May 10, 2026

‘Los Ardillos’ Attack Three Communities in Chilapa, Guerrero; Over 1,000 Indigenous Families Displaced

The Indigenous and Popular Council of Guerrero–Emiliano Zapata (Cipog-Ez) denounced that—"with the ... more

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Foreigners Must Also Register Their Cell Phones During the World Cup: What Happens If They Don’t Have a CURP Foreigners Must Also Register Their Cell Phones During the World Cup: What Happens If They Don’t Have a CURP
Mexico May 17, 2026

Foreigners Must Also Register Their Cell Phones During the World Cup: What Happens If They Don’t Have a CURP

Starting January 9, 2026, everyone in Mexico—including foreigners—must register their cell phone ... more

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Tenancingo Mayor Rejects Allegations of Staged Kidnapping Tenancingo Mayor Rejects Allegations of Staged Kidnapping
Crime News June 19, 2026

Tenancingo Mayor Rejects Allegations of Staged Kidnapping

Nancy Nápoles, the mayor of Tenancingo, State of Mexico, has rejected accusations ... more

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Skeletal remains found in clandestine grave in Ensenada Skeletal remains found in clandestine grave in Ensenada
Cartels June 29, 2026

Skeletal remains found in clandestine grave in Ensenada

Members of the State Attorney General's Office (FGE) missing persons search unit ... more

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Chapos vs. Mayos: The Sinaloa Cartel’s Longest and Bloodiest War Since Its Founding Chapos vs. Mayos: The Sinaloa Cartel’s Longest and Bloodiest War Since Its Founding
Cartels July 3, 2026

Chapos vs. Mayos: The Sinaloa Cartel’s Longest and Bloodiest War Since Its Founding

Between forced disappearances, illegal detentions, and murders, this is how hundreds of ... more

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The specter of U.S. intervention in Mexico resurfaces with the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case The specter of U.S. intervention in Mexico resurfaces with the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case
Cartels July 7, 2026

The specter of U.S. intervention in Mexico resurfaces with the ‘Mayo’ Zambada case

Mexico is once again sharpening its criticism of the United States and ... more

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Ernesto Ruffo, former governor of Baja California, arrested for organized crime and fuel tax fraud Ernesto Ruffo, former governor of Baja California, arrested for organized crime and fuel tax fraud
Crime News July 16, 2026

Ernesto Ruffo, former governor of Baja California, arrested for organized crime and fuel tax fraud

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) confirmed on Thursday, July 16, the arrest ... more

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“Palma,” alleged CJNG member linked to violence in Acapulco, captured “Palma,” alleged CJNG member linked to violence in Acapulco, captured
Cartels July 26, 2026

“Palma,” alleged CJNG member linked to violence in Acapulco, captured

On July 25, the Guerrero State Attorney General's Office (FGE) announced the ... more

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From Colombia to Sinaloa: How Drug Cartels Recruit Men with Military Training From Colombia to Sinaloa: How Drug Cartels Recruit Men with Military Training
Cartels August 19, 2026

From Colombia to Sinaloa: How Drug Cartels Recruit Men with Military Training

The internal conflict within the Sinaloa Cartel between the "Los Mayos" and ... more

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