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Mexican cartels continue to influence public safety, politics, and international relations throughout Mexico and beyond. This section offers ongoing news and analysis of cartel activity, including drug trafficking operations, territorial disputes, government crackdowns, and the growing power of criminal organizations like the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Explore reports on cartel violence, arrests of high-profile figures, narco-corruption, cross-border security concerns, and the impact on Mexican communities. Whether you’re following the latest shootouts, drug seizures, or policy responses, our cartel tag provides reliable, up-to-date coverage for readers seeking clarity on one of Mexico’s most pressing security issues.

Cartel News

U.S. helped dismantle San Blas mega meth lab

U.S. helped dismantle San Blas mega meth lab, officials say

Mexico's Navy uncovers a San Blas mega meth lab, seizing 12.8 tonnes of meth and dismantling the operation with U.S. help.
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U.S. lists 350 Mexican narco companies

U.S. lists 350 Mexican narco companies as crackdown widens

U.S. lists 350 Mexican narco companies amid a wider sanctions push on cartel finances, from timeshare fraud to oil theft, reshaping risks for Mexico-based firms.
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Seizure in Chiapas Sierra includes cartel monster trucks

Seizure in Chiapas Sierra includes cartel monster trucks

Security forces in Chiapas say more than 70 vehicles were seized across the Sierra, including improvised cartel monster trucks allegedly tied to the El Maíz...
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Project Portero

Project Portero targets cartel gatekeepers on the border

Project Portero brings Mexican investigators to the U.S. border for joint targeting of cartel gatekeepers as both governments step up coordinated actions.
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Security operations in Sinaloa weaken warring groups

Federal and state security operations in Sinaloa are “undermining” warring groups, the governor said in Culiacán, as 100 new patrol cars and a training pact...
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Cintalapa police arrested chiapas

59 municipal police officers arrested with cartel ties in Chiapas

Chiapas authorities arrested 59 Cintalapa police officers and four civilians and seized a jaguar in cartel-linked raids; weapons and vehicles were also seized.
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Mexico expels 26 cartel figures

Mexico expels 26 cartel figures in deal with US

Mexico put 26 high-ranking cartel figures on planes to the United States in a high-stakes handover tied to trade tensions and joint security goals. Among...
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Guanajuato Murder Rate

Guanajuato Murder Rate Plummets 45 percent—Lowest in Eight Years

Guanajuato reports a 45 percent drop in intentional homicides—its lowest level in eight years—thanks to targeted cartel arrests.
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Federal forces nab “El Chendo,” linked to cartel armed wing

Federal forces nab “El Chendo,” linked to cartel armed wing

Federal forces in Sinaloa captured Jesús Miguel 'El Chendo' Avendaño, a top operative of the Avendaño Special Forces.
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Mexico greenlights extradition of Sinaloa Cartel’s El 500

Mexico’s approval of Sinaloa cartel operator El 500’s extradition clears the way for his transfer to the U.S. to face drug trafficking and conspiracy charges.
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security crisis veracruz

Senator warns of security crisis in northern Veracruz amid cartel violence

Senator Pérez Astorga urged action on rising violence in northern Veracruz, citing fuel theft, kidnappings, and cartel clashes.
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