Category: News Digest
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‘La Güera,’ leader of La Chokiza, arrested in neighborhoods of Ecatepec, State of Mexico ‘La Güera,’ leader of La Chokiza, arrested in neighborhoods of Ecatepec, State of Mexico
Cartels September 28, 2025

‘La Güera,’ leader of La Chokiza, arrested in neighborhoods of Ecatepec, State of Mexico

Zulma 'N,' alias La Güera, and Carlos Andrés 'N,' both Colombian citizens, ... more

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Mother attempted to cross the border into the United States with a dead baby in her arms Mother attempted to cross the border into the United States with a dead baby in her arms
Crime News October 6, 2025

Mother attempted to cross the border into the United States with a dead baby in her arms

A woman crossed the pedestrian crossing at the downtown border crossing, intending ... more

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With a Black Hawk, Chiapas Police Target ‘The Lord of the Horses’ With a Black Hawk, Chiapas Police Target ‘The Lord of the Horses’
Cartels October 22, 2025

With a Black Hawk, Chiapas Police Target ‘The Lord of the Horses’

The security strategy in Chiapas has entered a new phase to locate ... more

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SNAP benefits run dry as government shutdown continues, here’s how states are stepping in SNAP benefits run dry as government shutdown continues, here’s how states are stepping in
Crime News November 1, 2025

SNAP benefits run dry as government shutdown continues, here’s how states are stepping in

Beginning Saturday, some 42 million low-income Americans, including 16 million children, lost ... more

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“El Pillica,” a community leader and former mayoral candidate for San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz, was shot dead. “El Pillica,” a community leader and former mayoral candidate for San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz, was shot dead.
Cartels November 18, 2025

“El Pillica,” a community leader and former mayoral candidate for San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz, was shot dead.

Pedro González Rodríguez, a community leader and former mayoral candidate for San ... more

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Judge Rejects Suspension to Unfreeze Salinas Pliego’s Casino Accounts Judge Rejects Suspension to Unfreeze Salinas Pliego’s Casino Accounts
Crime News November 28, 2025

Judge Rejects Suspension to Unfreeze Salinas Pliego’s Casino Accounts

Magnate Ricardo Salinas Pliego has suffered another setback in Mexican courts, as ... 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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Why isn’t it so easy for Trump to attack the cartels in Mexico like he did with Nicolás Maduro? Why isn’t it so easy for Trump to attack the cartels in Mexico like he did with Nicolás Maduro?
Cartels January 10, 2026

Why isn’t it so easy for Trump to attack the cartels in Mexico like he did with Nicolás Maduro?

US President Donald Trump issued threats against other countries following the US ... more

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Menchofest Cancelled in Tinaja de Vargas: CJNG Was Going to Celebrate El Mencho and Tío Lako, Their Plaza Boss Menchofest Cancelled in Tinaja de Vargas: CJNG Was Going to Celebrate El Mencho and Tío Lako, Their Plaza Boss
Cartels January 17, 2026

Menchofest Cancelled in Tinaja de Vargas: CJNG Was Going to Celebrate El Mencho and Tío Lako, Their Plaza Boss

In a decisive action to prevent the glorification of criminal activities, security ... more

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Ryan Wedding’s Women: A Mexican Wife, a Colombian Girlfriend, and a Killer Madam Ryan Wedding’s Women: A Mexican Wife, a Colombian Girlfriend, and a Killer Madam
Cartels January 25, 2026

Ryan Wedding’s Women: A Mexican Wife, a Colombian Girlfriend, and a Killer Madam

Former Olympic athlete Ryan Wedding, accused of leading a cocaine trafficking network, ... more

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Disappearance of Carlos Emilio Galván: Mother Accuses Authorities of Halting Search Due to Mazatlán Carnival Disappearance of Carlos Emilio Galván: Mother Accuses Authorities of Halting Search Due to Mazatlán Carnival
Cartels February 3, 2026

Disappearance of Carlos Emilio Galván: Mother Accuses Authorities of Halting Search Due to Mazatlán Carnival

Nearly four months after the disappearance of Carlos Emilio Galván Valenzuela in ... more

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The mass graves in Concordia cast a pall over the atmosphere days before Mazatlán’s carnival. The mass graves in Concordia cast a pall over the atmosphere days before Mazatlán’s carnival.
Cartels February 13, 2026

The mass graves in Concordia cast a pall over the atmosphere days before Mazatlán’s carnival.

At the entrance to La Clementina, a housing development in the municipality ... more

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US issues travel warning in Mexico after killing of CJNG leader, ‘El Mencho’ US issues travel warning in Mexico after killing of CJNG leader, ‘El Mencho’
Cartels February 22, 2026

US issues travel warning in Mexico after killing of CJNG leader, ‘El Mencho’

The U.S. State Department issued a shelter-in-place warning for U.S. citizens after ... more

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Claudia Sheinbaum Backs AMLO’s Aid Drive for Cuba Amid Criticism: “It Speaks to the Greatness of the Heart” Claudia Sheinbaum Backs AMLO’s Aid Drive for Cuba Amid Criticism: “It Speaks to the Greatness of the Heart”
Latin America March 15, 2026

Claudia Sheinbaum Backs AMLO’s Aid Drive for Cuba Amid Criticism: “It Speaks to the Greatness of the Heart”

Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, addressed a message recently shared by former ... more