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Mexico Cartel News
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March 18, 2026
Cartel Witness intimidation case reaches Mexico high court
Mexico’s Supreme Court may take a case that could shape how judges treat recanted testimony when organized crime is suspected.
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March 16, 2026
How a CJNG Arrest Reached El Mencho’s Inner Circle
Federal forces arrested a man they say helped move El Mencho’s partner, shedding new light on the trail that led to the Tapalpa raid.
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March 15, 2026
Seven members of the CJNG cartel arrested in Puerto Vallarta
Seven suspects arrested in Puerto Vallarta now face a federal case tied to weapons, ammunition and tactical gear seized by the Navy.
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March 12, 2026
CJNG paid police unit created by Jalisco Governor
A CJNG payroll document allegedly found after the Tapalpa raid lists payments to Jalisco police, including a unit created by Pablo Lemus.
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March 11, 2026
Meta Says It Removed 40,000 Cartel Accounts in Mexico
Meta says Mexican cartels used its apps for recruitment, extortion and fraud, and that it removed more than 40,000 accounts in 2025.
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March 9, 2026
Can electoral reform curb cartel influence in Mexico
An explainer on Mexico’s electoral reform, focused on cartel leverage, campaign money, and whether the new rules can rebuild trust.
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March 8, 2026
How CJNG hid real estate fraud in Puerto Vallarta behind legal businesses
U.S. and Mexican actions suggest CJNG used accountants, real estate firms and shell companies to disguise timeshare fraud in Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
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March 7, 2026
How Cartel Power Hides in Mexico’s Everyday Business
A long-form explainer on how cartel influence moves through fuel, freight, payroll, customs and mining, not only drug routes.
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March 6, 2026
Security chief says CJNG was weakened after El Mencho’s death but operations continue
Mexico’s security chief says CJNG has been weakened since El Mencho’s death, but federal operations against the cartel remain active.
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March 4, 2026
SSEJ says hidden device left from cartel violence in Puerto Vallarta caused bridge explosion
Jalisco security officials say a device hidden since February 22 detonated during bridge work in Puerto Vallarta, killing one worker.
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March 4, 2026
How US gun smuggling keeps Mexico cartels supplied
A CIDE researcher says unchecked US-to-Mexico gun smuggling keeps cartels armed, making leadership takedowns less decisive in Mexico.
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March 2, 2026
Why Leaving a Cartel Is So Hard for Young Mexicans
Violence, identity, and online contact can pull youths in—and make exits rare. What research and local data show in Mexico.
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