Category: News Digest
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El Mini Lic Reappears in US Court to Face Fentanyl Trafficking Charges El Mini Lic Reappears in US Court to Face Fentanyl Trafficking Charges
Cartels May 24, 2025

El Mini Lic Reappears in US Court to Face Fentanyl Trafficking Charges

Damaso López Serrano, known as El Mini Lic, former leader of the ... more

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‘El Mini Lic’ had threatened Camilo Ochoa; Peso Pluma and Gail Toys in the spotlight ‘El Mini Lic’ had threatened Camilo Ochoa; Peso Pluma and Gail Toys in the spotlight
Cartels August 17, 2025

‘El Mini Lic’ had threatened Camilo Ochoa; Peso Pluma and Gail Toys in the spotlight

The murder of Camilo Ochoa Delgado, known as 'El Alucín,' has once ... more

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“El Mencho’s” Grave Attracts Tourists in Zapopan: Visitors Leave Offerings “El Mencho’s” Grave Attracts Tourists in Zapopan: Visitors Leave Offerings
Cartels March 30, 2026

“El Mencho’s” Grave Attracts Tourists in Zapopan: Visitors Leave Offerings

Nearly a month after the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes—known as “El ... more

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El Mencho Targeted: U.S. Task Force Takes Active Role in Cartel Operation El Mencho Targeted: U.S. Task Force Takes Active Role in Cartel Operation
Cartels February 23, 2026

El Mencho Targeted: U.S. Task Force Takes Active Role in Cartel Operation

A new task force, led by US military personnel and specializing in ... more

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El Mencho, leader of the CJNG, escapes arrest warrant El Mencho, leader of the CJNG, escapes arrest warrant
Cartels October 28, 2025

El Mencho, leader of the CJNG, escapes arrest warrant

After more than a decade without progress in his location, the federal ... more

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‘El Mencho’ and CJNG “will face justice” sooner or later: US Ambassador ‘El Mencho’ and CJNG “will face justice” sooner or later: US Ambassador
Cartels June 19, 2025

‘El Mencho’ and CJNG “will face justice” sooner or later: US Ambassador

The United States Ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson, welcomed the Treasury Department's ... more

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‘El Menchito’ will be neighbors with ‘El Chapo,’ but in a different building: What is he like? ‘El Menchito’ will be neighbors with ‘El Chapo,’ but in a different building: What is he like?
News Digest April 7, 2025

‘El Menchito’ will be neighbors with ‘El Chapo,’ but in a different building: What is he like?

Rubén Oseguera González, known as El Menchito, will serve his life sentence ... more

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‘El Menchito’ Transferred to Supermax in Colorado, US; Lawyer Seeks Appeal ‘El Menchito’ Transferred to Supermax in Colorado, US; Lawyer Seeks Appeal
Cartels October 1, 2025

‘El Menchito’ Transferred to Supermax in Colorado, US; Lawyer Seeks Appeal

Rubén Oseguera González is being held in the supermax facility at the ... more

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“El Menchito” Appeals His Life Sentence in a US Court “El Menchito” Appeals His Life Sentence in a US Court
Cartels December 26, 2025

“El Menchito” Appeals His Life Sentence in a US Court

Rubén Oseguera González, known as "El Menchito" and son of Nemesio Oseguera ... more

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El Mayo Zambada’s hearing postponed for two months; he could become a protected witness El Mayo Zambada’s hearing postponed for two months; he could become a protected witness
Cartels June 12, 2025

El Mayo Zambada’s hearing postponed for two months; he could become a protected witness

The procedural hearing for Ismael Zambada García, known as El Mayo Zambada, ... more

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“El Mayo” Zambada could be close to death. The US fears it could be before he completes his sentence. “El Mayo” Zambada could be close to death. The US fears it could be before he completes his sentence.
Cartels August 18, 2025

“El Mayo” Zambada could be close to death. The US fears it could be before he completes his sentence.

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada García, co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, is scheduled ... more

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“El Mayo” will die in prison; old bosses aren’t helping the US: Mike Vigil “El Mayo” will die in prison; old bosses aren’t helping the US: Mike Vigil
Cartels August 26, 2025

“El Mayo” will die in prison; old bosses aren’t helping the US: Mike Vigil

Former DEA Chief of Operations Mike Vigil ruled out the possibility that ... more