The Latest Breaking News from Luis Chaparro

Former Sinaloa Security Chief Transferred to New York After Reportedly Surrendering to U.S. Authorities

Gerardo Mérida Sánchez is among 10 Mexican officials identified by U.S. prosecutors, including Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, in a case alleging ties to the "Los Chapitos"

Latin Times · May 15

Mexican Journalist Claims Four CIA Agents Were Involved in Fatal Chihuahua Crash, Not Two

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the federal government had not been informed of the presence of the CIA agents in the operation. "There cannot be collaboration from a state government, particularly on security matters," Sheinbaum said.

Latin Times · Apr 22

Mexican General Rejects Claim That El Mencho Surrendered To Troops Before Being Killed: 'Had a Lot of Weaponry'

Mexican Defense Secretary Ricardo Trevilla Trejo rejected a claim about Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, longtime leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG) known as El Mencho, surrendered to troops before being killed in February.

Latin Times · Mar 10

The Possible Fates Of 'El Chapo's Son After U.S. Says It Won't Seek Death Penalty

Joaquín Guzmán López is expected to plead guilty to charges against him in exchange for a lighter sentence that does not involve the death penalty and could become a key witness in future prosecutions of cartel leaders

Latin Times · May 28, 2025

DEA Confirms Alliance Between Jalisco and Los Chapitos Cartels

The DEA has confirmed an alliance between the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) and Los Chapitos, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel currently fighting for control in northern Mexico.

Latin Times · May 19, 2025

More Relatives of 'El Chapo' Will Likely Reach The U.S., Former DHS Official Claims

The former director of Homeland Security Investigations in Ciudad Juarez expects more relatives of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to reach the U.S.

Latin Times · May 14, 2025

Crossing of 'El Chapo' Guzmán Relatives Into U.S. Raises Questions About Rift Within 'Chapitos' Cartel

The surrender of several relatives of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán to U.S. authorities may indicate a rift within the family leading the powerful cartel

Latin Times · May 13, 2025

Mexico's Security Chief Confirms 'El Chapo' Guzmán's Family Entered U.S. as Part of Negotiation Deal with Younger Son Ovidio

Mexico's Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection confirmed that 17 relatives Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán entered the U.S. as part of a negotiated agreement tied to younger son Ovidio Guzmán's legal process in the country

Latin Times · May 13, 2025

Over a Dozen Relatives of 'El Chapo', Including Ex-Wife, Surrender to U.S. Border Authorities, Reportedly in Exchange for Plea Deal

Over a dozen relatives of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, including his former wife Griselda López Pérez, entered the United States and surrendered to authorities

Latin Times · May 13, 2025

'El Chapo' Guzmán Reportedly Cooperating With U.S. Officials in Case Against 'El Mayo' Zambada in Exchange for Prison Benefits

Former Sinaloa Cartel boss "El Chapo" Guzmán is allegedly providing sensitive information about his former ally "El Mayo" Zambada's operations in exchange for improved prison conditions

Latin Times · May 5, 2025