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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Avoiding a Trap and a Massacre

The capture and release of Mónica del Rosario Zambada, daughter of notorious drug lord Ismael El Mayo Zambada, reveals significant tensions within the Mexican government's security cabinet.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

The fall of the Bulgarian who sold war weapons to the CJNG

Bulgarian citizen Peter Dimitrov Mirchev was extradited to the United States, facing charges for leading an international network supplying military weaponry to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Mar 23 • 01:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

El Mencho has a successor and it’s a 'gringo': what awaits Mexico in its fight against drug cartels

The successor to El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, brings new challenges for Mexico's fight against drug trafficking amid a complex relationship with the U.S.

Mar 22 • 18:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A month without El Mencho: the loose ends after the fall of the great drug lord

The fall of El Mencho, the notorious leader of the CJNG in Mexico, leaves significant questions regarding the future of the cartel and the violence that ensued after his capture.

Mar 22 • 04:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

She is on the U.S. blacklist and was released by the Mexican Army: what happened with 'Mayita' Zambada

Mónica Zambada Niebla, the daughter of Sinaloa Cartel leader Ismael Zambada, was released by the Mexican Navy during an operation related to a criminal cell of 'Los Mayos'.

Mar 21 • 19:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The ‘compa’ who was murdered while trying to settle a debt with the Sinaloa cartel

A man working for the Sinaloa cartel was killed in Spain while attempting to negotiate a debt related to lost methamphetamine.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Serious Concerns Arise from the Football World Championships

Concerns over the safety of tourists traveling to Mexico for the upcoming Football World Championships have intensified following the death of a cartel leader, resulting in a wave of violence in the country.

Mar 20 • 18:02 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

With 11 dead, this was the operation where Mónica Zambada, daughter of 'El Mayo', was captured and released

A security operation in Culiacán led to violent confrontations, resulting in the temporary capture of Mónica Zambada, daughter of a Sinaloa Cartel leader, amidst significant security measures and 11 fatalities.

Mar 20 • 00:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mexican Navy operation kills 11 suspects linked to cartel

At least 11 suspects were killed in a Mexican Navy operation targeting a residence associated with the Los Mayos faction of the Sinaloa cartel.

Mar 19 • 22:38 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Who is Mónica Zambada Niebla, the daughter of 'El Mayo' who was detained and released in El Álamo?

Mónica Zambada Niebla, daughter of Sinaloa Cartel leader 'El Mayo', was detained during a federal operation but released after her identity was confirmed as non-threatening.

Mar 19 • 22:15 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Marine Secretariat arrests Omar Oswaldo Torres, alias 'El Patas', member of 'Los Mayos'

The Mexico Marine Secretariat has arrested Omar Oswaldo Torres, a member of the criminal group 'Los Mayos', during an operation in Culiacán.

Mar 19 • 21:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Eleven dead in military operation against cartel members in Mexico

Eleven suspected cartel members have been killed in a military operation in the violence-plagued Sinaloa state of northwestern Mexico.

Mar 19 • 20:42 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

CJNG 'debuts' leader after the death of 'El Mencho': Who is the US citizen at the front?

The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, 'El Mencho', leaves the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) with a new leader, Juan Carlos Valencia González, a US citizen.

Mar 19 • 19:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tsoukalas' response to Marinakis: The government is playing a fictitious cat-and-mouse game with the cartels for show

Kostas Tsoukalas, the spokesperson for PASOK, criticizes the Greek government's handling of cartel activities, suggesting it is merely a performative act.

Mar 19 • 18:13 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

American stepson of El Mencho received the crown

An American citizen, Juan Carlos Valencia González, is reported to have taken control of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel following the death of his stepfather, El Mencho.

Mar 19 • 17:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trial date set for Rafael Caro Quintero in the US: When will it be?

The trial for drug trafficker Rafael Caro Quintero, co-founder of the defunct Guadalajara Cartel, is set to begin on March 8, 2027, in New York.

Mar 19 • 17:35 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

As evidence of a 'security incident' in the dispute with the state, Penta showed a broken seal on the door

Penta Hospitals' director presented what the group considers a significant breach in a dispute with the Antimonopoly Office regarding allegations of cartel behavior in the healthcare sector.

Mar 19 • 16:26 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Will the Jalisco cartel's new US-born leader complicate Trump's war on drugs?

The new US-born leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel poses a significant challenge to the US's efforts in combating drug trafficking and organized crime under the Trump administration.

Mar 19 • 09:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Organized crime is a product of neoliberalism. After the death of 'El Mencho' in Mexico [INTERVIEW]

The death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader 'El Mencho' has sparked a surge of violence in Mexico, leading experts to question the long-term effectiveness of government anti-drug initiatives.

Mar 19 • 09:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Internal cartel fights and bombarding boats 'benefit' the US: Fentanyl flow drops by 56 percent

Ongoing internal conflicts among Mexican cartels and increased border enforcement have led to a significant decrease in the flow of fentanyl into the United States.

Mar 19 • 07:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

The Million Dollar Reward Offered by the U.S. for Vladimir Padrino López, the Ousted Defense Minister in Venezuela

The U.S. is offering a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest of Vladimir Padrino López, Venezuela's former defense minister, linked to drug trafficking activities.

Mar 18 • 20:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Interview] "The Mexican drug cartel, even if its leader is removed, the system remains... Violence could increase"

A senior analyst states that the recent removal of the CJNG cartel leader in Mexico may lead to an increase in violence due to power struggles within the organization.

Mar 18 • 20:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Leading member of the Los Lomos cartel arrested in Mexico

A key member of the Ecuadorian criminal organization 'Los Lomos' was arrested at Mexico's international airport, as reported by authorities from both countries.

Mar 18 • 18:00 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Mexico Arrests Leader from Ecuadorian Drug Cartel

A leader of the Ecuadorian drug cartel 'Los Lobos' has been arrested at Mexico City airport.

Mar 18 • 17:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Niecy Nash reveals how she survived dangerous cartel violence after being trapped in Mexico with family

Actress Niecy Nash shares her harrowing experience of being caught in cartel violence while on vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with her family.

Mar 18 • 16:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Bombing of Innocent Farmers"... ‘Drug Cartel Conflict’ Colombia-Ecuador on the Brink

Ecuador, backed by the U.S., is engaging in a war against drug cartels, leading to heightened tensions with Colombia following a controversial bombing at their border.

Mar 18 • 06:33 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Chapitos 'cry' over the death of 'El Mencho': Without him, they would lose the war in Sinaloa

The death of Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', is expected to significantly impact the Sinaloa cartel dynamics as it creates uncertainty for the Chapitos, who have relied on their alliance with him.

Mar 18 • 03:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police opens investigation to determine if gas stations are charging abusive prices for fuel

The Federal Police in Brazil has initiated an investigation into potentially abusive pricing practices in the fuel market.

Mar 18 • 00:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Aristocracy on Social Media: Nobility Clicks

Leonie von Ungern-Sternberg shares her aristocratic heritage on social media, leading her to unexpected experiences, including discussing a major drug cartel incident on CNN.

Mar 17 • 15:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Fuel Prices: The Hunt for Oil Companies is Just a Distraction Maneuver

The German government blames oil companies for rising fuel prices while tightening cartel laws, which some view as a distraction from its own failures.

Mar 17 • 14:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Who is 'El Pepe', alleged driver of 'El Mencho'?

José 'N', also known as 'El Pepe', has been arrested as a logistical operator for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Mexico.

Mar 16 • 20:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Driver of 'El Mencho's' girlfriend captured: 'El Pepe' arrested in an operation in Tlajomulco

José 'N', also known as 'Pepe', a key logistic operator for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was arrested in a military operation in Tlajomulco, Jalisco.

Mar 16 • 04:32 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Massacre in Guanajuato: Armed Command Kills Two Adults and a 3-Year-Old Child in Pénjamo

In Guanajuato, armed men killed two adults and a three-year-old child in a tragic incident linked to organized crime.

Mar 15 • 23:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Rising Fuel Prices: Government Strengthens Cartel Office

The German government is implementing stricter competition regulations aimed at fuel companies in response to soaring fuel prices since the outbreak of the war in Iran.

Mar 15 • 16:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Government Strengthens Cartel Office: Companies Must Justify Price Increases

The German government is enhancing the powers of the Cartel Office to regulate price spikes in energy, particularly in the wake of the Iran conflict.

Mar 15 • 14:20 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Silent Alliance: Chinese Networks Launder Money from the Sinaloa Cartel with Cryptocurrencies, WhatsApp, and WeChat

The article discusses how cryptocurrencies and social media platforms are being exploited by the Sinaloa Cartel for money laundering activities.

Mar 14 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Violence in Mexico continues to raise concerns for the World Cup

Concerns over safety during the upcoming World Cup in Mexico are heightened due to a recent surge in cartel violence following the death of a major cartel leader.

Mar 14 • 12:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The escape from Puerto Vallarta prison: explosives, runovers, and 17 inmates still at large

The Puerto Vallarta prison escape involved coordinated attacks by the Jalisco Cartel, resulting in the escape of 23 inmates and the death of a guard amidst violent reprisals against law enforcement.

Mar 14 • 04:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Get your García Harfuch blankets here: Where to buy merchandise with the secretary's image?

A surge of merchandise featuring Mexico's Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch, including blankets and figurines, has reached online shopping platforms due to his recent rise in popularity following a significant security operation.

Mar 14 • 02:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Travel agencies warn spring break tourists about Mexico safety risks after recent surge of cartel violence

Travel agencies are advising spring break tourists to exercise caution when traveling to Mexico due to increased cartel violence and safety risks.

Mar 14 • 01:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Gastronomy: A Whole Cartel Maintains the System of Fine Dining with its Shortcomings

The article discusses the toxic environment purportedly present at the renowned restaurant 'Noma', highlighting issues of bullying and harassment, while questioning the role of diners in perpetuating such a system.

Mar 13 • 13:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Mexico's massive World Cup security plans include drones, soldiers and robot dogs

Mexico is implementing robust security measures for the upcoming World Cup following a surge in cartel violence.

Mar 13 • 12:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Searching Mothers Achieve the Arrest of 'La Tía': She is Accused of Disappearances in Tijuana

Mothers searching for their missing children confronted and helped detain a woman identified as 'La Tía', who is accused of being responsible for multiple disappearances in Tijuana.

Mar 12 • 19:21 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Penta's hospital chief Lednický: Bratislava doctors behave like feudal lords, investigation into cartel with Agel is Kafkaesque

Peter Lednický, head of Penta's hospitals in Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Poland, expresses skepticism about the General Health Insurance Company's generous treatment of Agel hospitals and comments on the ongoing cartel investigation with a Kafkaesque perspective.

Mar 12 • 18:02 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Tribute to fallen military during the operation to take down 'El Mencho'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum led a private tribute for soldiers killed during an operation against Nemesio Oseguera, alias 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Mar 12 • 08:34 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Betrayal and capture of 'Quillo': 'El Mini Lic' abandoned me

Juan Francisco Picos Barrueta, known as 'El Quillo,' was captured following a betrayal by his former ally, 'El Mini Lic,' amid accusations of his involvement in a journalist's murder.

Mar 12 • 07:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Cartel watchdogs are concerned: 'Politics increasingly threatens competition'

Andreas Mundt, the president of the Federal Cartel Office, expresses concern that political actions are increasingly undermining competition in Europe, despite the unchanged fundamental idea of competition.

Mar 12 • 06:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"72 Former Officials at Coupang" Civil Society Claims Ethical Violations by Ethics Committee and Personnel Agency... Requests for Audit

The civil society organization claims Coupang has recruited numerous former public officials creating a so-called 'former official cartel', alleging negligence by the ethics committee and personnel agency.

Mar 11 • 05:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Abigael González ‘El Cuini’, brother-in-law of ‘Mencho’, seeks agreement with US Prosecutor: Hearing postponed

Abigael González, associated with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, is attempting to negotiate a plea deal with US authorities to avoid trial.

Mar 11 • 04:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Gasoline Prices: Sabre-Rattling Against Fuel Companies

The German government accuses oil companies of price gouging without providing evidence, amidst rising gasoline prices.

Mar 10 • 17:42 UTC

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