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Cartels & Organized Crime

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

ryan wedding

FBI says Ryan Wedding hid in Mexico for over a decade before being arrested

FBI says ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding spent 10+ years hiding in Mexico before being detained and sent to face U.S. drug and murder charges.
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mexico cartel extradition

Mexico Transfers 37 High-Risk Cartel Suspects to US Custody

Mexico has handed 37 alleged cartel members to U.S. custody, calling them a security threat. U.S. authorities promised not to seek the death penalty.
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Chiapas fortifies Guatemala border to block cartels

Chiapas fortifies Guatemala border to block cartels

Chiapas is reinforcing the Guatemala border to stop criminals displaced by crackdowns, citing sharp drops in killings in hotspots.
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FBI-linked suspect arrested in Cancún in alleged mafia ring

FBI-linked suspect arrested in Cancún in alleged mafia ring

Authorities say Remigio “N,” under FBI interest, was arrested in Cancún after officers found drugs, ammunition and a handgun.
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Sheinbaum rejects US strikes

CBP seizures suggest drug flow to US down under Sheinbaum

U.S. CBP seizure data show notable drops in several drug categories at the border during Sheinbaum’s first 14 months, while cocaine seizures rose.
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Drone warfare pushes Mexico cartel fight into skies

Drone warfare pushes Mexico cartel fight into skies

Cartels are turning cheap drones into scouts and bombers, pushing Mexico and the U.S. toward an electronic “air curtain” and counter-drone tech.
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Organized crime recruitment

Organized crime recruitment of minors is rising, report says

A report highlighted growing recruitment of minors by organized crime, outlining how criminal groups pull adolescents into roles ranging from lookouts to direct participation in...
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Tren de Aragua routes

Report maps Tren de Aragua routes and cartel ties in Mexico

Mexican investigations map how Tren de Aragua routes link to local protection and trafficking markets, from Mexico City to the northern border.
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Tequila businessman killed

Tequila businessman killed on road to Puerto Vallarta

Jalisco authorities say tequila executive José Adrián Corona Radillo was abducted on a highway near Atenguillo and found dead two days later.
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Chiapas Guatemala border

How the Chiapas-Guatemala border became a criminal toll road

A hidden crossing on the Chiapas-Guatemala border shows how cartels turned everyday trade into a toll system, fueling a 20-year war.
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territorial security approach

Territorial security approach in Mexico meets adaptive cartels

Mexico’s territorial security approach can calm hotspots, but cartels adapt fast, shifting violence and extortion into new corridors.
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Delta 1 arrest

Delta 1 arrest in Jalisco linked to kidnappings and labs

Authorities in Jalisco arrested Armando “N”, known as Delta 1, tied to kidnappings, extortion, and synthetic drug production.
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