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Terror Everywhere: A War Zone in Mexico After the El Mencho Elimination – Civil War in the Cartels

Mexico faces increased violence following the death of drug lord El Mencho, as rival cartels clash for control.

Feb 26 • 04:50 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

‘They arrived in armored trucks’: the time chef Cristian Morales cooked for ‘El Chapo’

Chef Cristian Morales recounts the unexpected experience of being kidnapped to cook for notorious drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán.

Feb 25 • 23:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Mexico's Cartels: Criminal Conglomerates

Mexican drug cartels have become powerful entities controlling a third of the country's territory, engaging in activities beyond drug trafficking.

Feb 25 • 16:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'My son created the concept': The story behind La Leche, restaurant where 'Los Chapitos' were kidnapped

La Leche, a restaurant in Mexico owned by chef Poncho Cadena, was the site of a violent kidnapping involving sons of notorious drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán.

Feb 24 • 23:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartels Have Established Themselves in Bolivia to Produce Cocaine and Ship It from Argentine Ports

Mexican drug cartels Sinaloa and Jalisco Nueva Generación have expanded their operations into Bolivia to produce cocaine for distribution through Argentine ports.

Feb 24 • 15:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

What is Mexico's CJNG: everything known about the world's most dangerous cartel

The CJNG, originally a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel, has evolved into a dominant criminal organization in Mexico following the death of its leader, leading to a violent restructuring.

Feb 24 • 15:12 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Sinaloa Cartel leader faces life in prison for massive fentanyl trafficking operation

Fidel Felix-Ochoa, a leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, is facing life imprisonment for trafficking large amounts of fentanyl into the U.S.

Feb 23 • 22:46 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Fidel Félix-Ochoa, alleged leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, appears in Florida on fentanyl trafficking charges

Fidel Félix-Ochoa, the alleged leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, has appeared in a federal court in Florida facing charges of trafficking fentanyl and other drugs into the United States.

Feb 23 • 22:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Who is El Mencho? Inside the rise of CJNG’s fallen kingpin and the cartel he built

Ruben 'Nemesio' Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed by Mexican military forces, marking a significant change in the dynamics of drug trafficking in Mexico.

Feb 22 • 23:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The tragic story of 'El Pirata de Culiacán': He mocked 'El Mencho' in a video and was murdered

Juan Luis Lagunas, 'El Pirata de Culiacán,' was killed after mocking the notorious drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho,' in a video almost a decade earlier.

Feb 22 • 23:06 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

The story of 'Los Torcidos', the faction of the Sinaloa Cartel that gave rise to the CJNG 17 years ago

The history of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is traced back to an internal fracture within the Sinaloa Cartel, where a faction known as 'Los Torcidos' emerged 17 years ago, leading to significant changes in Mexico's criminal landscape.

Feb 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

It’s real. Permanent Driver’s License for Motorcyclists Approved; it will only be available in this state | Costs and requirements

A permanent driver’s license for motorcyclists has been approved in Sinaloa, Mexico, allowing riders to avoid periodic renewals and save money and time.

Feb 19 • 19:40 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Two members of a cell extorting merchants in the supply market in Mazatlán are arrested

Two members of a criminal cell extorting merchants at the La Yarda supply market in Mazatlán were arrested by Mexican authorities.

Feb 19 • 13:33 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Luzia, the classic Mazatlán cuisine with a contemporary seal

Alejandro del Águila's Luzia restaurant in Mexico City offers a contemporary twist on classic Mazatlán seafood dishes, enhancing the dining experience with a welcoming atmosphere and attention to detail.

Feb 19 • 05:54 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

"Sinaloa's gastronomy is fun"; flavor, beach, and music at El Muchacho Alegre in Mazatlán

Mazatlán is renowned not only for its music and beautiful sunsets but also for its incredible seafood cuisine, with El Muchacho Alegre being a prime destination for tourists.

Feb 19 • 05:36 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Next hearing of Maduro will reveal how he helped the Sinaloa Cartel and Los Zetas

Nicolás Maduro faces charges of facilitating drug trafficking operations for the Sinaloa Cartel and Los Zetas by providing diplomatic passports and official cover.

Feb 19 • 02:26 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

DOJ announces conviction in Minnesota meth ring linked to Sinaloa cartel

A federal court has convicted Eric Anthony Rodriguez in a meth trafficking conspiracy connected to the Sinaloa Cartel, marking a significant development in a large-scale drug trafficking investigation in Minnesota.

Feb 18 • 16:41 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Murders and criminal reorganization: the origin of the Flechas MZ, the most prolific group of Los Mayos in Mexico

The article explores the emergence of the Flechas MZ gang in Mexico, linked to the Sinaloa Cartel and its leader Francisco Javier Ángulo Labrador.

Feb 18 • 16:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Elizabeth Montoya, MC deputy shot, will return to Congress after losing an eye: 'It's a miracle'

Sinaloa deputy Elizabeth Montoya, who was shot in an attack attributed to 'Los Chapitos,' expresses her determination to return to public service after recovery from her injuries.

Feb 18 • 15:53 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

From CdMx to Sinaloa: In which states have supposed 'Therian' meetings been called?

A viral trend among young people in Mexico is the emergence of the Therian community, who identify as non-human animals and are organizing gatherings across various states.

Feb 18 • 00:25 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

In Sinaloa, armored trucks secured in possible clandestine armoring workshop

Authorities seized two artisanal armored trucks and boxes containing evidence possibly linked to criminal activities in Guamúchil, Sinaloa.

Feb 17 • 21:48 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

From Disappearance to Discovery in a Grave: What We Know About the Murdered Miners in Concordia

A group of miners from the Canadian company Vizsla Silver were kidnapped in Concordia, Sinaloa, leading to the discovery of their bodies in clandestine graves.

Feb 17 • 17:40 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Gustavo Adolfo Infante reveals that he was pulled from a truck alongside Saúl 'El Jaguar' in Mazatlán; this is what he experienced at a checkpoint

Gustavo Adolfo Infante shared a surprising experience where he and singer Saúl 'El Jaguar' were pulled from their truck at a checkpoint in Mazatlán, Sinaloa.

Feb 17 • 17:12 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Aguaruto Prison: the jail that couldn't keep members of the Sinaloa Cartel in custody

Aguaruto Prison has failed to securely hold high-profile members of the Sinaloa Cartel, turning into a base for criminal activities instead of a correctional facility.

Feb 17 • 16:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum reveals that representatives of the mining industry did not report extortion after a meeting on the Concordia case

Claudia Sheinbaum announced that mining industry representatives met with security officials but did not report any extortion incidents during their discussions.

Feb 17 • 14:25 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Carnivals and events in Sinaloa generate more than 1,339 million pesos and attract 866 thousand attendees

Carnivals and events in Sinaloa have generated over 1,339 million pesos and attracted 866,000 attendees, showcasing the region's vibrant tourism sector.

Feb 17 • 07:33 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

CFE signs natural gas supply contract for the Mexinol project in Sinaloa

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) of Mexico signed a long-term natural gas supply contract for the Mexinol project, ensuring operational readiness and construction commencement by mid-2026.

Feb 17 • 02:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

This was the betrayal of ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán to ‘Mini Lic’, according to Damaso López himself

Dámaso López Núñez, known as 'El Mini Lic', reveals in an interview that Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán betrayed him and another associate by providing sensitive information to the government during his imprisonment.

Feb 16 • 21:06 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Judge links two 'Los Mayos' operators to the process

A federal judge has linked brothers Israel and Alexis Arnoldo Vizcarra Beltrán to the judicial process for their alleged role as operators of the Sinaloa Cartel faction, 'Los Mayos.'

Feb 16 • 21:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Kidnapping of the influencer 'La Nicholette': Two young people arrested linked to the case with AK-47 rifles

Two young men, including a minor, have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of the influencer 'La Nicholette' while possessing AK-47 rifles in Culiacán, Mexico.

Feb 16 • 17:57 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

From The Rugrats to the Arrows MZ: the armed wings in service of Los Mayos in Mexico

Despite the fall of Ismael El Mayo Zambada, armed factions loyal to him continue to operate in Mexico's criminal world.

Feb 16 • 16:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Seizure of weapons, drugs, and vehicles linked to the Sinaloa Cartel in Villaflores, Chiapas

A coordinated operation in Mexico led to the seizure of high-caliber weapons, drugs, and vehicles associated with the Sinaloa Cartel in Villaflores, Chiapas.

Feb 16 • 14:58 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Miners: Harfuch's First Major Confusion

Omar García Harfuch faces backlash after his mishandled statements regarding the miner tragedy in Sinaloa, which sparked protests demanding justice and safety.

Feb 16 • 08:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Families of the missing burst into the Mazatlán Carnival parade to demand justice

Families of missing persons disrupted the Mazatlán Carnival parade to demand more attention to unresolved cases of disappearances in Sinaloa.

Feb 16 • 02:48 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

'Let the death of my son and 'Nacho' not go unpunished,' demands father of murdered miner in Concordia

The father of murdered miner José Ángel Hernández Vélez demands justice as family and communities mourn his and his colleague's deaths in Sinaloa.

Feb 15 • 19:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘There could not have been confusion’: Wife of kidnapped miner in Concordia rejects official version

María Elena, the wife of Antonio Esparza, a miner abducted in Sinaloa, leads a protest in Sonora, rejecting the official narrative surrounding her husband's disappearance.

Feb 15 • 05:25 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Athlete and aspiring veterinarian: this is how they remember Ricardo Mizael, minor murdered in Culiacán while looking for food for a rescued cat

Ricardo Mizael, a young aspiring veterinarian, was tragically murdered in Culiacán while on a mission to feed a rescued cat, prompting widespread outrage over violence against minors in the region.

Feb 13 • 20:22 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Between Airbnbs and payment promises: this is how the Sinaloa Cartel hired teenagers to kill a rival in California

The Sinaloa Cartel's recent recruitment of teenagers to carry out a hit in California highlights the ongoing violence and rivalry with the Arellano Félix Cartel stemming from drug trafficking incidents.

Feb 13 • 18:33 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum says that FGR is conducting a thorough investigation into the disappearance of miners; extortion is not ruled out

Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the Federal Attorney General's Office is conducting an in-depth investigation into the disappearance of ten miners in Sinaloa, particularly focusing on claims of mistaken identity and possible extortion.

Feb 13 • 17:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

War in Sinaloa

The article discusses the ongoing conflict in Sinaloa, Mexico, highlighting the dramatic impact on civilians and the inability of the government to acknowledge the situation as a war.

Feb 13 • 09:44 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mining company maintains strike after the kidnapping of 10 workers in Sinaloa

Canadian mining company Vizsla Silver has temporarily suspended operations in Sinaloa following the kidnapping of ten employees, while enhancing its security protocols and working with international advisors to assess ongoing conditions.

Feb 13 • 08:41 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Concordia: Microcosm of Horror

The recent kidnapping of ten miners in Concordia, Mexico, has faded from media focus despite the discovery of five of their bodies and ongoing searches for the remaining workers.

Feb 13 • 07:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The return of ‘Mini Lic’ to Mexico: Outstanding debts with the Government and Los Chapitos

Dámaso López Serrano, known as 'El Mini Lic', is set to return to Mexico after serving a prison sentence in the United States, where he faces serious charges related to drug trafficking and the murder of a journalist.

Feb 13 • 03:17 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

What Keeps 'El Chapo' Guzmán Awake? 'He Wakes Up Every Two Hours,' Says His Lawyer

Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán experiences disrupted sleep and health concerns while in prison, according to his lawyer.

Feb 13 • 02:43 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Canada demands justice for miners missing in the north of the country: 'We are deeply saddened'

The Canadian embassy in Mexico has called for justice for the victims of violence involving workers from Vizsla Silver, expressing deep sadness over the event.

Feb 13 • 00:37 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Went out to buy milk to feed rescued kittens: this is what we know about the case of Ricardo Mizael, a 16-year-old boy murdered in Culiacán

Ricardo Mizael, a 16-year-old student and athlete, was murdered in Culiacán while on his way to buy milk for rescued kittens.

Feb 12 • 19:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Vizsla tightens security protocols after disappearance of miners in Concordia

Vizsla Silver has reinforced its security protocols following the disappearance of ten workers in Concordia, Sinaloa, by collaborating with experienced international security consultants.

Feb 12 • 18:24 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Two of the five bodies found in Navolato identified; reported missing

Authorities have identified two of the five deceased bodies discovered in Navolato, Mexico, as individuals previously reported missing.

Feb 12 • 16:59 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The Gabito and The Helmet: the heirs of ‘El Panu’ in the Sicario apparatus of Los Chapitos

The article discusses the rise of Gabriel and Óscar Martínez Larios within the criminal operations following a power struggle in the Sinaloa cartel.

Feb 12 • 16:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Guaranteed Capital, Security in Doubt for Vizsla Silver

The Pánuco Project by Canadian Vizsla Silver faces critical disruptions due to the kidnapping and murder of its workers in Sinaloa, raising concerns about its financial viability despite previously secured funds.

Feb 12 • 08:29 UTC

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