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The Latest Breaking News from Sinaloa Cartel

Death Toll Keeps Rising in Sinaloa as Turf Wars Rage On and Spill Over to Other Mexican States

Around 70 people have died since September 9, when the war between the "Chapitos" and the "Mayiza" formally began

Latin Times · Sep 24, 2024

Factions of the Sinaloa Cartel Are Using SpaceX's Starlink to Gain an Edge in Their Turf Wars

Mexican National Guard members seized two trucks that contained firearms, explosives, a drone and a satellite antenna developed by SpaceX earlier this month

Latin Times · Sep 23, 2024

Mexican law Enforcement Heightens Readiness as Sinaloa Turf Wars Threaten to Spill Over

The current death toll as a result of increased violence in the border state now stands at 31, with an additional 37 people missing

Latin Times · Sep 21, 2024

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Top Security Member of Sinaloa Cartel Faction 'Los Chapitos' Arrested in Mexico

"El Piyi" is the security chief of Archivaldo Iván Guzmán Salazar, son of "El Chapo" and believed to be leading the criminal group at the moment

Latin Times · Sep 20, 2024

El Chapo's Illegitimate Daughter Rosa Isela Guzmán's Heartfelt Plea to her Brothers Los Chapitos

Amid rising violence in the capital of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, Rosa Isela Guzmán Ortiz, the alleged daughter of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, has made a public plea to Los Chapitos

Latin Times · Sep 19, 2024

Mexico Cartel Members Are Putting Sombreros On Corpses In Apparent Message As Turf Wars Rage On

It is unclear whether victims are members of "El Mayo" Zambada's faction or if the hats are being used as taunts.

International Business Times · Sep 19, 2024

Cartel Members are Putting Sombreros on Corpses in Apparent Message as Turf Wars Rage On

According to specialized journalist Ioan Grillo, it is unclear whether victims are members of "El Mayo" Zambada's faction or if the hats are currently used as taunts

Latin Times · Sep 19, 2024

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Convicted Mexican Security Chief Publishes Letter From Prison Linking President AMLO to Drug Cartels

Genaro Garcia Luna is currently waiting for sentencing on October 9 in the same New York prison as "El Mayo" Zambada

Latin Times · Sep 18, 2024

Former top DEA official says it's highly unlikely 'El Mayo' will cooperate with U.S. authorities

Mike Vigil said that since the cartel leader is unhealthy and relatively old, there is practically no deal the U.S. can offer that will entice him to cooperate

Latin Times · Sep 17, 2024

'El Mayo' Zambada joins 'El Nini' and Genaro García Luna in New York City's notorious prison

Mexican drug-dealer Ismael El Mayo Zambada is sharing the jail with other Mexican organized crime figures like El Nini and Genaro García Luna

Latin Times · Sep 16, 2024

Over 30 people were killed in Sinaloa last week alone as turf wars rage after 'El Mayo's' capture

Schools were closed on Thursday and Friday due to the violence. Independence Day festivities were canceled on Sunday as well

Latin Times · Sep 16, 2024

What is a 'Culiacanazo' and why is sadly trending on TikTok?

TikTokers from the Mexican city of Culiacán, Sinaloa, have been posting with the hashtag #Culiacanazo. Sadly, it's a terrible and sad thing

Latin Times · Sep 14, 2024

DOJ reacts to 'El Mayo's' appearance before NYC court: 'Justice will follow'

The Sinaloa Cartel co-founder pleaded not guilty to the charges he's facing

Latin Times · Sep 13, 2024

'El Mayo' Zambada pleads not guilty in New York: Details on his court appearance and what comes next

The former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada faces 17 charges

Latin Times · Sep 13, 2024

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Latin Times · Sep 13, 2024

'El Mayo' Zambada set to appear before a NYC court after receiving death threats in Texas

The audience is expected to be presided over by Judge Brian Cogan, who was El Chapo's judge

Latin Times · Sep 12, 2024

Turf war in Sinaloa started after the 'Chapitos' entered an area controlled by 'El Mayo's' faction

The state's governor said violence could escalate

Latin Times · Sep 11, 2024

'El Mayo' Zambada reportedly accepted being taken from Texas to NYC after getting a death threat

According to specialized journalist Anabel Hernández, he was threatened by the Barrio Azteca gang in El Paso

Latin Times · Sep 11, 2024

Sinaloa Cartel faction answering to 'El Mayo' declares war on the 'Chapitos' as violence escalates

The latest clash took place this week. Mexican President López Obrador said it's "highly likely" that the capture of "El Mayo'" catalyzed the flareup

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Latin Times · Sep 10, 2024

Who's the current leader of los Chapitos and the Sinaloa Cartel? The answer may be one of El Chapo's sons

Experts in Mexico's organized crime are convinced that Ivan Archivaldo Guzman, one of El Chapo Guzman's many offsprings, is the current leader of the cartel

Latin Times · Sep 10, 2024

Mexico's AMLO: 'highly likely' that capture of 'El Mayo' is linked to increased cartel violence in Sinaloa

The Mexican president said the cartel leader himself has asked for restraint in the area. "No one wants violence," he said

Latin Times · Sep 6, 2024

'El Mayo' now accepts being taken to NYC from Texas as courts seek to prosecute their own cases

An El Paso judge had twice rejected a request by the DOJ to transfer the infamous drug lord, who has now changed his stance

Latin Times · Sep 5, 2024

Texas judge rejects DOJ request to prioritize 'El Mayo's' trial in New York City

Judge Kathleen Cardone from El Paso said the drug lord has already been informed of the charges against him and doesn't need to be taken up north

Latin Times · Sep 4, 2024

Peso Pluma revives controversy over alleged links to organized crime naming Grupo Cartel as his favorite band

Asked about his favorite artist at the moment, Peso Pluma chose a band known for songs dedicated to leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel

Latin Times · Sep 3, 2024

Mexican prosecutors suggest a son of 'El Chapo' made a deal with the U.S. to get his brother out of prison

Ovidio Guzmán reportedly entered a witness protection program. The news surfaced a month after his brother Joaquín and Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada were arrested in the U.S.

Latin Times · Sep 2, 2024

Police raids ranch where Sinaloa Cartel founder 'El Mayo' was allegedly ambushed and taken to U.S.

Authorities are looking for evidence that could help clarify the events that led to the capture of the drug lord in Texas

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