Category: News Digest
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“El Guacho,” son-in-law of “El Mencho,” is the personification of cartel arrogance, according to US authorities “El Guacho,” son-in-law of “El Mencho,” is the personification of cartel arrogance, according to US authorities
Cartels December 19, 2025

“El Guacho,” son-in-law of “El Mencho,” is the personification of cartel arrogance, according to US authorities

US authorities identified Cristian Fernando Gutiérrez Ochoa, alias “El Guacho,” as the ... more

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“Delta 1,” Leader of Los Deltas and Third in Command of the CJNG, Recaptured “Delta 1,” Leader of Los Deltas and Third in Command of the CJNG, Recaptured
Cartels December 19, 2025

“Delta 1,” Leader of Los Deltas and Third in Command of the CJNG, Recaptured

Armando “G,” identified as “Delta 1” and considered by Mexican authorities to ... more

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Using components purchased online, this is how Colombian drug traffickers operate their semi-submersibles. Using components purchased online, this is how Colombian drug traffickers operate their semi-submersibles.
Cartels December 19, 2025

Using components purchased online, this is how Colombian drug traffickers operate their semi-submersibles.

With an investment of less than 100,000 pesos, a criminal organization can ... more

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US sanctions Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel and “El Marro”; he remains active from prison, says US sanctions Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel and “El Marro”; he remains active from prison, says
Cartels December 18, 2025

US sanctions Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel and “El Marro”; he remains active from prison, says

The United States government sanctioned the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel (CSRL) ... more

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Air Squadron Deployed in Golden Triangle; ‘El Guano’ Among Targets Air Squadron Deployed in Golden Triangle; ‘El Guano’ Among Targets
Cartels December 18, 2025

Air Squadron Deployed in Golden Triangle; ‘El Guano’ Among Targets

A large-scale air and ground operation was deployed in the mountainous region ... more

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Armed clashes between civilians spark drug cartel roadblocks in Escuinapa, Sinaloa Armed clashes between civilians spark drug cartel roadblocks in Escuinapa, Sinaloa
Cartels December 17, 2025

Armed clashes between civilians spark drug cartel roadblocks in Escuinapa, Sinaloa

The state of Sinaloa confirmed Wednesday morning the presence of criminal activity ... 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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Ecatepec Experiences Historic Year in Security: High-Impact Crimes Down 40% Ecatepec Experiences Historic Year in Security: High-Impact Crimes Down 40%
Crime News December 17, 2025

Ecatepec Experiences Historic Year in Security: High-Impact Crimes Down 40%

As a result of the municipal security strategy based on community policing, ... more

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“El Mambo,” a suspected killer identified as a high-risk target in Sonora, was formally charged. “El Mambo,” a suspected killer identified as a high-risk target in Sonora, was formally charged.
Cartels December 16, 2025

“El Mambo,” a suspected killer identified as a high-risk target in Sonora, was formally charged.

On Monday, December 15, the Sonora State Attorney General's Office (FGJES) announced ... more

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US Attacks Three Vessels in the Pacific, Killing Eight US Attacks Three Vessels in the Pacific, Killing Eight
Cartels December 16, 2025

US Attacks Three Vessels in the Pacific, Killing Eight

The United States carried out three attacks against three vessels allegedly operated ... more

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Trump Signs Executive Order Declaring Fentanyl a Weapon of Mass Destruction Trump Signs Executive Order Declaring Fentanyl a Weapon of Mass Destruction
Cartels December 16, 2025

Trump Signs Executive Order Declaring Fentanyl a Weapon of Mass Destruction

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring fentanyl, a drug ... more