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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

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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Escuinapa gun battle

Escuinapa gun battle leaves 3 dead as highways burn

Escuinapa gun battle sparks arson blockades on the Mazatlán–Tepic corridor, leaving three dead as federal forces move in.
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Santa Rosa Cartel

US targets Santa Rosa Cartel with Treasury sanctions

The US just sanctioned the Santa Rosa Cartel, accusing it of profiting from fuel theft and cross-border contraband while its jailed leader may still direct...
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Mexico US cartel pressure

Mexico-US joint cartel pressure enters a sharper new phase

Mexico-US cartel pressure ramps up with tighter intel sharing on drones, faster extraditions, asset seizures, and a new focus on fuel theft.
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Mexico money launderers

Mexico money launderers hit with a huge US blacklist

A 2025 OFAC tally flags 151 Mexico-based people and firms accused of laundering for cartels, freezing assets and choking access to dollars.
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CJNG in Puerto Vallarta

FBI announces $245,000 reward for high-ranking leader of CJNG in Puerto Vallarta

FBI offers up to $245,000 for La Firma after charges link him to CJNG timeshare fraud, money laundering, and alleged material support in Mexico.
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Sinaloa cartel arrests

Highway shakedowns end with key Sinaloa cartel arrests

Four men accused of posing as Chiapas state agents were arrested with rifles and fake IDs near Guatemala, in an alleged Sinaloa cell.
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Sinaloa cartel in Guatemala

Sinaloa cartel in Guatemala turns quiet border into war

Armed men linked to the Sinaloa cartel storm six border communities in Guatemala, killing six people and exposing a simmering cross-border war.
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alleged Sinaloa cartel financier

Alleged Sinaloa cartel financier moved to CDMX after raid

Mexico moved alleged Sinaloa cartel financier Edgar N from Durango to Mexico City to face an extortion and money laundering probe.
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Ryan Wedding

FBI seeks Canadian ex Olympian turned Mexico cartel boss

The FBI raised its reward to $15 million for former Olympian Ryan Wedding, accused of leading a violent cartel-linked cocaine network.
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Coahuayana car bomb

Coahuayana car bomb raises hard questions for the FGR

President Sheinbaum wants federal prosecutors to explain why the Coahuayana car bomb case was downgraded from terrorism to organized crime.
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Cancun criminal cell

Cancun criminal cell targeted in raid with four arrests

Four men linked to a suspected Cancun criminal cell were arrested in a joint patrol, where officers seized drugs, cash and a digital scale.
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