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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Rubí Gómez-Tagle: 'El Pelirrojo' of the Los Cabrera cartel is accused in the murder of a searching mother

Abel Labrador Sarabia, known as 'El Pelirrojo', is identified as the primary suspect in the murder of Rubí Patricia Gómez-Tagle, a searching mother and activist, in Mazatlán, Sinaloa.

Mar 1 • 03:20 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

From Escape as a Waiter to a Kidnapping: The Visits of Iván Archivaldo, Son of 'El Chapo', to Restaurants

Iván Archivaldo Guzmán, the son of infamous drug lord 'El Chapo', faced a kidnapping while celebrating his birthday at a restaurant, highlighting the perils associated with his lifestyle.

Feb 28 • 14:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

'With violence and fear': What area of Mexico do 'La Rana' and 'Aquiles', leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel, control?

The U.S. State Department announced rewards up to $5 million for information leading to the capture of René and Alfonso Arzate García, leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel.

Feb 28 • 02:06 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'The Ruthless Boss of the Sinaloa Cartel': He is René Arzate, 'La Rana', who 'Flooded' the US with Fentanyl

René Arzate García, also known as 'La Rana', has been identified as a key figure in the Sinaloa Cartel's drug trafficking operations, particularly in relation to fentanyl distribution in the United States.

Feb 27 • 18:59 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Arzate Brothers, on par with 'Los Chapitos' and 'Mayito Flaco': Here's how the Sinaloa Cartel is restructuring

The Arzate brothers are now considered major players within the Sinaloa Cartel, being compared to prominent figures such as 'Los Chapitos' and 'Mayito Flaco'.

Feb 27 • 18:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

US wants the heads of the Sinaloa Cartel: Who are the Arzate brothers for whom it offers $5 million?

The U.S. is intensifying its efforts to dismantle the Sinaloa Cartel, focusing on the Arzate-García brothers, for whom a $5 million reward has been posted.

Feb 27 • 15:33 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

After 'Mencho': New Strategy?

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum faces criticism for her security strategy amid rising violence attributed to criminal organizations.

Feb 27 • 12:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After the fall of 'El Mencho', the U.S. offers $10 million for two brothers of the Sinaloa Cartel: who are 'La Rana' and 'Aquiles'

The United States has announced a $10 million reward for two brothers linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, following a new indictment against one of them, highlighting their significant role in drug trafficking operations.

Feb 27 • 04:18 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘Los Aquiles’: What we know about the ‘violent’ ally of the Sinaloa Cartel led by the Arzate brothers

Following the death of Nemesio Oseguera ‘El Mencho’, the U.S. announced a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the capture of Arzate brothers, leaders of ‘Los Aquiles’, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel operating in Tijuana, Baja California.

Feb 27 • 02:53 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

US 'accelerates' after capturing 'Mencho': Offers 5 million dollars for leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel

The US has announced a reward of 5 million dollars for information leading to the capture of two drug lords linked to the Sinaloa Cartel following the presumed death of leader Nemesio Oseguera 'El Mencho'.

Feb 27 • 00:08 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

US officials indict high-ranking Sinaloa Cartel narcoterrorists, offer up to $10M in rewards for their arrests

US authorities have indicted two high-ranking leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel and are offering up to $10 million in rewards for their arrests due to extensive drug trafficking operations.

Feb 26 • 23:37 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)
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
🇲🇽 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
🇲🇽 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
🇲🇽 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
🇲🇽 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
🇲🇽 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
🇲🇽 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
🇲🇽 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
🇲🇽 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
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Who is 'El Mantecas', a hitman for Los Chapitos accused by the US of trafficking fentanyl?

Iván Valerio Sainz Salazar, alias 'El Mantecas', was arrested in Sinaloa and is accused by the US of being linked to fentanyl trafficking operations for the Sinaloa Cartel.

Feb 12 • 07:18 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

From 'Los Chapitos' to 'El Mini Lic': the leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel who have cooperated with authorities

The article discusses various leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel who have cooperated with authorities to reduce their sentences.

Feb 12 • 03:55 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Who was Sergio Cázares Zambada, nephew of 'El Mayo' Zambada?

Sergio Cázares Zambada, the nephew of notorious drug lord 'El Mayo' Zambada, has been confirmed dead, marking a significant event related to the Sinaloa cartel.

Feb 11 • 20:54 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

La Mayiza has an organizational chart; these are the trusted leaders of 'El Mayito Flaco'

The article discusses the hierarchical structure of La Mayiza, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel, led by 'El Mayito Flaco', following the recent arrest of two high-ranking members.

Feb 11 • 08:38 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

In Sinaloa, three mass kidnappings in the last 15 days

In Sinaloa, Mexico, there have been three mass kidnappings in the last two weeks, with a total of 24 victims amid ongoing cartel violence.

Feb 11 • 08:11 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

'El Mini Lic' could be deported to Mexico after serving sentence in the US

Dámaso López Serrano, also known as El Mini Lic, may face deportation to Mexico after serving a five-year prison sentence in the United States for fentanyl trafficking.

Feb 10 • 19:31 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

17-Day Delay in Intermediate Hearing for Ovidio Guzmán, Leader of Chapito

The intermediate hearing for Ovidio Guzmán, a leader of the Chapitos criminal group and son of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, has been postponed by 17 days to July 27 in Chicago.

Feb 10 • 17:49 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

PROFILE: Sergio Cázares Zambada, the nephew of ‘Mayo’ and son of Agueda found dead in a truck

Sergio Cázares Zambada, the nephew of notorious Sinaloa cartel leader ‘Mayo’ Zambada, was found dead in a truck in Culiacán, Sinaloa, amid ongoing cartel violence.

Feb 10 • 08:22 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Mexico: a Canadian mining company announces the death of "several" of its kidnapped employees

Vizsla Silver, a Canadian mining company, has reported that several of its kidnapped employees were found dead in Sinaloa, Mexico, amidst escalating violence linked to drug cartel conflicts.

Feb 9 • 18:41 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Which drug lords made a 'contribution' to pay bribes to Genaro García Luna, according to 'El Lobo' Valencia?

Testimonies revealed that Sinaloa Cartel leaders arranged substantial bribes to Genaro García Luna for operational advantages during his tenure as Mexico's Secretary of Public Security.

Feb 8 • 13:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Searches for kidnapped miners reveal graves and bodies near a mine in Mexico

Security forces in Mexico have found signs of possible graves and a body resembling one of ten miners kidnapped by a cartel in January during an extensive search effort.

Feb 7 • 21:46 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Bodies found in area in Mexico where search is on for 10 missing workers from Canadian mine

Mexican authorities discovered multiple bodies during a search for 10 missing workers linked to a Canadian mine amid cartel violence.

Feb 7 • 15:10 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

'El Flaco': who is the operator of Los Salazar who was arrested in Querétaro; this is what we know

A significant blow was dealt to the Los Salazar crime group with the arrest of 30 alleged members, including men and women, in Querétaro following a four-month investigation.

Feb 6 • 19:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Arrest of ‘El Flaco’, operator of ‘Los Salazar’, linked to the Sinaloa Cartel; sold drugs in Querétaro

Diego ‘N’, known as ‘El Flaco’, was arrested in Querétaro for coordinating drug sales and distribution, along with other criminal activities, related to the Sinaloa Cartel.

Feb 6 • 17:57 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

They arrest 'El Flaco', operator of Los Salazar, linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, in Querétaro

Authorities have reported the arrest of Diego 'N', also known as El Flaco, an operator for the Los Salazar organization, connected to the Sinaloa Cartel, who coordinated drug sales and distribution, arms trafficking, and other criminal activities in Querétaro.

Feb 6 • 17:09 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Alleged Sinaloa Cartel fentanyl producer charged in newly unsealed US federal indictment

An alleged Sinaloa Cartel fentanyl producer was charged in a newly unsealed US indictment after being arrested in Mexico for trafficking and weapon offenses.

Feb 6 • 03:18 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

EU accuses 'El Mantecas' of fentanyl trafficking and firearm possession; links him to Los Chapitos

U.S. prosecutors have charged Iván Valerio Sainz Salazar, known as El Mantecas, with fentanyl trafficking and firearm possession, linking him to Los Chapitos, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel.

Feb 6 • 01:16 UTC

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