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Two Mayors Gunned Down in 24 Hours as Political Violence Escalates in Oaxaca

Oaxaca spirals into a political violence crisis after two mayors are gunned down in 24 hours, renewing outrage over a lack of security for local officials.

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Mexican Authorities Arrest 'El Gabito,' Alleged Los Chapitos Plaza Boss Celebrated in Narcocorridos

Martínez Larios was arrested June 1 by federal and state authorities in a residential development north of Mazatlán.

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Regional Mexican Star Ramón Ayala Jr. Hit With New Sexual Harassment and Assault Lawsuit

A new civil lawsuit filed in Texas has placed Ramón Ayala and his legendary norteño group under renewed scrutiny after former employees accused his son, Ramón Ayala Jr., of sexual harassment, abuse of power, and inappropriate conduct during U.S. tours.

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Report: Mexican Officials Considered Concealing CIA Agents' Bodies After Deadly Operation

The incident has fueled political tensions in Mexico, as the Sheinbaum administration has repeatedly said the bilateral security agreement with the United States limits foreign agents to intelligence roles, not field operations.

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Mexican Authorities Detain Daughter of Sinaloa Cartel Co-Founder Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada in Sinaloa; Release Her Later

Despite the Mexican government clearing Mónica Zambada of any criminal involvement, a document from the U.S. Treasury Department places her as part of a network allegedly used by her father to launder money from drug trafficking.

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Testimony From Former Jalisco Cartel Operative Points to 'El Sapo' as Succesor Of El Mencho After His Killing

According to testimony from one of his former bodyguards, El Sapo is considered to be the most violent member of El Mencho's inner circle and was one of the CJNG leader's most trusted men until his death on Feb. 22.

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Mexican Forces Coordinate Arrests Of Plaza Bosses Of The Jalisco Cartel Across Five States

In a span of just 72 hours carried out numerous arrests and seizures in different five states, including the detention of plaza bosses and the seizure of large quantities of drugs.

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U.S. Says Top Cartel Leader Still Running Operations From High-Security Mexican Prison

Before his 2020 arrest, El Marro, leader of the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel, was one of Mexico's most wanted criminals for large-scale fuel theft, or huachicoleo, and for trafficking fuel, oil, and heroin into the United States.

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Michoacán Gov. Says One of Intellectual Authors of Mayor Killing Worked for Jalisco Cartel in Other States

So far, federal and state forces have arrested nine people linked to Carlos Manzo's assassination and opened legal proceedings against them, while another suspect remains at large.

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Mexican Authorities Link Killing of Uruapan Mayor to Jalisco Cartel Gunmen

Nearly a week after Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan, Michoacán, was killed during a Day of the Dead event, state authorities confirmed that the murder was carried out by a young man who worked for the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).

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Violence Against Mayors Continues in Mexico's Michoacán State: Seven Killed, One Kidnapped Since 2021

Since Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla took office in October 2021, seven mayors in Michoacán have been assassinated and one elected official remains missing since 2021.

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Mexican Officials Arrest 'El Carnal' in Southern Mexico, An Alleged Plaza Boss for the Jalisco Cartel in Chiapas

Leonardo Arturo Leyva Ávalos' background as a public official also points to ties with La Barredora, a group that began as a Jalisco cartel cell dedicated to fuel theft.

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Mexican Officials Arrest Another Los Gigios Member in Sonora, Group Tied to La Mayiza Faction

The arrest of Martín de Jesús "N" is the second this month by federal forces targeting members of Los Gigios. Earlier in October, authorities captured the Nogales plaza boss for La Mayiza, a Sinaloa Cartel faction loyal to Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.

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Jalisco Cartel–Chapitos Alliance Battles to Maintain Control in Central and Coastal Sinaloa Amid Advance From La Mayiza

The Los Chapitos–CJNG alliance holds central and northwestern coastal areas of Sinaloa, while in the south, including Mazatlán, both factions continue to contest territories.

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Mexican Authorities Arrest Senior Member of Los Gigios, a Criminal Cell Tied to La Mayiza in Northern Mexico

According to Mexican media, Francisco Ernesto Félix Romero was involved in both drug smuggling and human trafficking operations into the U.S., taking advantage of Nogales's strategic location along the border.

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CJNG-linked Union Leader Hired Former Liga MX Stars to Open Soccer Field in Puebla, Report Says

According to the outlet, Ramírez financed the event just days before being arrested by federal authorities in Jalisco on charges related to extortion and drug trafficking.

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Kidnapping of Los Chapitos Associate Leads to Arrests of Five Members Of Rivaling Sinaloa Cartel Faction

A group of individuals linked to La Mayiza—a prominent Sinaloa Cartel faction involved in an ongoing internal turf war—was arrested this week by Mexican authorities

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Vehicles Set Ablaze, Roadblocks Erected in Mexico After Arrest of Suspected Jalisco Cartel Members

Aguascalientes experienced a series of violent disturbances over the past days, including roadblocks and the burning of vehicles and stores, after authorities arrested 18 suspected members of the Jalisco Cartel

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Mexican Judge Linked to Ayotzinapa and Ovidio Guzmán Cases Found Dead in Mexico State

Everardo Maya Arias, a prominent figure in Mexico's judicial system known for his involvement in high-profile cases, was found dead June 15 in Zinacantepec, Mexico State.

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