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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$5m international manhunt for man who had baby with El Chapo’s ex girlfriend
A $5 million reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of René Arzate-García, a major Sinaloa Cartel boss linked with El Chapo's ex-girlfriend.
Jesús Omar Ibarra Félix, 'El Chuta': Who is the man guarding Iván Archivaldo?
Jesús Omar Ibarra Félix, known as 'El Chuta', is facing accusations from the US government for his role in providing armed security to the sons of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán as part of the Sinaloa cartel.
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.
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.
'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.
'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.
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'.
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.
After 'Mencho': New Strategy?
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum faces criticism for her security strategy amid rising violence attributed to criminal organizations.
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.
‘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.
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'.
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.
‘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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.