Category: News Digest
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“El Abuelo,” Alleged Leader of CJNG-El Trébol, Arrested in Morelos “El Abuelo,” Alleged Leader of CJNG-El Trébol, Arrested in Morelos
Cartels January 14, 2026

“El Abuelo,” Alleged Leader of CJNG-El Trébol, Arrested in Morelos

Authorities in Morelos reported the arrest of a man identified as the ... more

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Who is ‘El Daza’, the alleged heir to the criminal legacy of La Unión Tepito? Who is ‘El Daza’, the alleged heir to the criminal legacy of La Unión Tepito?
Cartels January 22, 2026

Who is ‘El Daza’, the alleged heir to the criminal legacy of La Unión Tepito?

Over the years, the criminal organization La Unión Tepito has had various ... more

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Businessman and Morena Party Member Antonio Saldaña Murdered in Guanajuato Businessman and Morena Party Member Antonio Saldaña Murdered in Guanajuato
Cartels January 31, 2026

Businessman and Morena Party Member Antonio Saldaña Murdered in Guanajuato

The Morena parliamentary group in Guanajuato announced the murder of Antonio Saldaña ... more

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Lorena Marisol Rodríguez, a close associate of Diego Rivera Navarro, is appointed interim mayor of Tequila Lorena Marisol Rodríguez, a close associate of Diego Rivera Navarro, is appointed interim mayor of Tequila
Cartels February 9, 2026

Lorena Marisol Rodríguez, a close associate of Diego Rivera Navarro, is appointed interim mayor of Tequila

The Tequila, Jalisco, City Council appointed Lorena Marisol Rodríguez Rivera as interim ... more

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Mexico and the United States are working to dismantle a timeshare fraud network linked to the CJNG. Mexico and the United States are working to dismantle a timeshare fraud network linked to the CJNG.
Cartels February 19, 2026

Mexico and the United States are working to dismantle a timeshare fraud network linked to the CJNG.

The Mexican Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP), through its Financial ... more

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Former ISSSTE union leader Luis Miguel Victoria Ranfla shot dead in Tlalpan Former ISSSTE union leader Luis Miguel Victoria Ranfla shot dead in Tlalpan
Crime News March 12, 2026

Former ISSSTE union leader Luis Miguel Victoria Ranfla shot dead in Tlalpan

A motorist was shot and killed Wednesday night, March 11, by a ... more

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‘Migrant Way of the Cross’ Staged to Highlight Crisis in Southern Mexico ‘Migrant Way of the Cross’ Staged to Highlight Crisis in Southern Mexico
Mexico March 31, 2026

‘Migrant Way of the Cross’ Staged to Highlight Crisis in Southern Mexico

Migrants deported from the United States—joined by activists and religious figures—staged the ... more

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“El 85,” a Founder of the CJNG, Pleads Guilty in the U.S. to Cocaine Trafficking “El 85,” a Founder of the CJNG, Pleads Guilty in the U.S. to Cocaine Trafficking
Cartels April 7, 2026

“El 85,” a Founder of the CJNG, Pleads Guilty in the U.S. to Cocaine Trafficking

Erick Valencia Salazar, identified as "El 85," formalized a plea agreement with ... more

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Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez sentenced to 5 years for 2022 shooting Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez sentenced to 5 years for 2022 shooting
Sports March 25, 2025

Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez sentenced to 5 years for 2022 shooting

Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez was sentenced to five years in prison ... more

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Bukele Dares Maduro to Trade Criminal Migrants for Political Prisoners Bukele Dares Maduro to Trade Criminal Migrants for Political Prisoners
Politics News April 20, 2025

Bukele Dares Maduro to Trade Criminal Migrants for Political Prisoners

In a high-stakes humanitarian exchange, El Salvador offers to send Venezuelans home—if ... more

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Brazil’s President Lula Vetoes Parts of Environmental ‘Devastation Bill’ Brazil’s President Lula Vetoes Parts of Environmental ‘Devastation Bill’
Politics News August 10, 2025

Brazil’s President Lula Vetoes Parts of Environmental ‘Devastation Bill’

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has signed into law a ... more

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At least 31 workers were able to escape after tunnel collapse in Wilmington At least 31 workers were able to escape after tunnel collapse in Wilmington
LA News July 10, 2025

At least 31 workers were able to escape after tunnel collapse in Wilmington

Over two dozen workers were able to safely escape following a tunnel ... more

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Immigration officials raid Washington state roofing company and arrest over 3 dozen people Immigration officials raid Washington state roofing company and arrest over 3 dozen people
Immigration News April 3, 2025

Immigration officials raid Washington state roofing company and arrest over 3 dozen people

Federal immigration agents arrested 37 people Wednesday during a raid at a ... more

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Elpidio Reyna, accused of attacking a federal agent in the US, surrenders. Elpidio Reyna, accused of attacking a federal agent in the US, surrenders.
Immigration News July 24, 2025

Elpidio Reyna, accused of attacking a federal agent in the US, surrenders.

The man who was caught on video throwing rocks at federal agents ... more

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Man drives car into protesters outside a Tesla dealership, nobody hurt, sheriff says Man drives car into protesters outside a Tesla dealership, nobody hurt, sheriff says
Crime News March 24, 2025

Man drives car into protesters outside a Tesla dealership, nobody hurt, sheriff says

A man drove his car into protesters outside a Tesla dealership in ... more