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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.
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cartel drones at US-Mexico border

Mexico Denies Drone Threat at Border Amid US Warnings of Cartel Use

President Sheinbaum rejects claims of cartel drones at the US-Mexico border, citing strong coordination with US agencies.
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Migrant Crisis in Chiapas Fuels Cartel War Between CJNG and Sinaloa

Tapachula has become a battleground as the CJNG and Sinaloa Cartel fight for control, exploiting migrants and reshaping life in Chiapas’ southern border. Tapachula, Chiapas...
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CI Banco and Intercam banks in Puerto Vallarta operate normally after government seizure following US accusing banks of laundering for cartels

CI Banco and Intercam Banco branches in Puerto Vallarta remain fully operational following a temporary management intervention by Mexico’s financial authorities. CI Banco and Intercam...
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Mexico’s drug cartels generate over $12 billion annually

Mexico’s drug cartels generate over $12 billion annually—far surpassing Colombia’s cartels—according to the 2025 UN World Drug Report. Cocaine, heroin, and meth trafficking drive profits....
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US accuses CIBanco, Intercam, and Vector banks as primary money laundering sources for cartels in Mexico

The US Treasury has labeled CIBanco, Intercam, and Vector as primary money laundering concerns linked to opioid trafficking, imposing strict new sanctions under the FEND...
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Over 3,000 Displaced in Sinaloa as Cartel Violence Escalates Between Rival Factions

Ongoing violence between Los Chapitos and Los Mayos factions of the Sinaloa Cartel has displaced over 3,000 residents, left 1,400 dead, and nearly 2,000 missing...
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Cartel Violence Escalates in Baja California Sur with Eight Killed in Five Days

A surge in cartel-related violence across Baja California Sur leaves eight dead and five injured in less than a week. Authorities deploy military forces to...
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Alleged Cartel del Mar leader El Tekolín arrested in Baja California

Óscar Parra Aispuro, alias El Tekolín, alleged leader of the Cartel del Mar linked to Los Chapitos, was arrested in San Felipe, Baja California, during...
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Sinaloa Cartel suspects arrested after bodies found in Tijuana vehicles

Tijuana police arrested two Sinaloa Cartel suspects after three bodies were discovered across the city, highlighting a growing wave of cartel-linked violence in Baja California....
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Los Chapitos and CJNG Form Supercartel to Control Mexican Drug Trade

Los Chapitos and the CJNG form an unprecedented alliance, escalating cartel violence and drug trafficking threats across Mexico. A new alliance between Los Chapitos, the...
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US sanctions Los Chapitos and offers 10 million dollar reward

US sanctions Los Chapitos as a designated terrorist group and offers 10 million dollar reward for information on leaders Archivaldo and Jesús Alfredo Guzmán. The...
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Jalisco Cartel commits the majority of homicides in Mexico

Data reveal the Jalisco Cartel’s homicide monopoly gripping Mexico: CJNG now claims 77% of all cartel-related murders since 2017, reshaping the nation’s violence map. Keep...
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