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CJNG mercury trafficking
•August 6, 2025

Jalisco Cartel exposed for $8 billion USD illegal mercury trafficking ring to Amazon mining

CJNG is behind a secret mercury trade from Mexico to South America, fueling illegal Amazon gold mining and environmental damage.
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fgr-delegate-murder-linked-fuel-theft-tamaulipas
•August 6, 2025

FGR official’s murder linked to massive fuel theft seizure in Tamaulipas

Authorities believe the murder of an FGR delegate in Tamaulipas was retaliation for a fuel theft bust that seized 1.8 million liters.
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Mexican drug lords
•August 6, 2025

U.S. Rules Out Death Penalty for Mexican Drug Lords in Major Shift

The U.S. Justice Department will not pursue the death penalty against top Mexican drug lords including El Mayo and Caro Quintero.
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1,500 Mexican Army troops arrive in Sinaloa amid violence surge
•August 2, 2025

1,500 Mexican Army troops arrive in Sinaloa amid violence surge

The surge in violence in Sinaloa intensified as 1,500 federal troops arrived on August 2, part of a buildup that began in July to curb...
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attack on mayor's family
•August 2, 2025

Attack on mayor’s home in Michoacán leaves fire, heavy gunfire and vandalism amid cartel war

Attack on mayor's family home in Queréndaro leaves fire, heavy gunfire and vandalism amid cartel war, deepening insecurity in Michoacán.
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CJNG Military Arms Trafficking Network Exposed by U.S.
•July 31, 2025

CJNG Military Arms Trafficking Network Exposed by U.S.

U.S. prosecutors unsealed charges revealing a CJNG military arms trafficking network supplying machineguns, missiles and more.
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El Caiser La Barredora arrest
•July 31, 2025

“El Caiser” Cartel Target Arrested in Puebla, Ending Tabasco Murder Spree

: A joint police operation in Puebla captured Ángel “El Caiser” N., a top wanted criminal from Tabasco linked to the La Barredora gang and...
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Puerto Vallarta Military Deployment Sparks Tension
•July 31, 2025

Cartel Safe House Raids in Puerto Vallarta Yield Weapons and Arrests

Puerto Vallarta cartel safe house raids led to arrests, weapons seizures and a firefight; 23 suspects detained in multi-agency operation.
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organized crime camp mazatlan
•July 30, 2025

Mexican Army Discovers Organized Crime Camp in Sierra Near Mazatlán

Military forces dismantle a potential organized crime camp near La Noria, Mazatlán—highlighting ongoing rural cartel operations and challenges to regional security.
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Irma Hernández extortion Veracruz cartel
•July 29, 2025

The Tragic Death of Irma Hernández Sparks National Outrage and Political Fallout

Irma Hernández’s tragic death in Veracruz has sparked national outrage, raising questions about cartel violence, government accountability, and the handling of her case by local...
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Ex-Mayor in Zacatecas Arrested
•July 29, 2025

Ex-Mayor in Zacatecas Arrested for Alleged Ties to Jalisco Cartel

In a victory for Mexico’s anti-corruption and security forces, authorities have arrested a former municipal mayor in Zacatecas state who is accused of colluding with...
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Violence in Sinaloa 22 Dead
•July 29, 2025

Wave of Violence in Sinaloa Leaves 22 Dead Despite Military Reinforcements

A brutal wave of violence swept the state of Sinaloa over the weekend, with authorities reporting 22 homicides between Saturday and Monday.
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