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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

attack on mayor's family

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.

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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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Irma Hernández extortion Veracruz cartel

Woman Kidnaped in Veracruz Cartel Extortion Scheme Caught on Video

A shocking video shows Irma Hernández, a woman, mother, teacher, and retired taxi driver, being humiliated by hitmen from the Veracruz cartel demanding extortion payments...
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nationwide security operations Mexico

Mexico Targets Cartels, Arms, and Fuel Theft in Sweeping Weekend Crackdown

In coordinated operations across 18 states, Mexican authorities arrested dozens, seized millions in drugs, weapons, and fuel, and disrupted organized crime infrastructure
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Cartel Violence Erupts in Aguascalientes

Cartel Violence Shocks Aguascalientes After Gang Crackdown

Security forces patrol in Aguascalientes after a surge of cartel-related violence, including roadblocks and arson, gripped the normally calm state.
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Maduro Los Chapitos

Maduro Accused of Leading Cártel de los Soles in Alliance with Sinaloa’s Los Chapitos

The U.S. accuses Nicolás Maduro of leading the Cartel of the Suns and partnering with Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel and Tren de Aragua to traffic drugs...
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