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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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Senator warns of security crisis in northern Veracruz amid cartel violence

Senator Pérez Astorga urged action on rising violence in northern Veracruz, citing fuel theft, kidnappings, and cartel clashes.
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U.S. sanctions narco-rapper El Makabelico for laundering cartel money

U.S. sanctions rapper El Makabelico for laundering cartel money through music and concerts

The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned Mexican rapper El Makabelico for allegedly helping launder money for the Northeast Cartel (CDN), marking a rare move against...
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El Mencho

CJNG leader El Mencho evaded capture due to a leak from inside Mexico’s National Guard

A new investigative report claims that Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), narrowly escaped capture after receiving a...
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CJNG mercury trafficking

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 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

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

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

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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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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