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Former 'El Chapo' Aide Known as 'The Nose' Deported to Mexico To Face Additional Criminal Prosecution

Mario Hidalgo's criminal history spans decades, with ICE identifying him as a key figure in the Sinaloa Cartel's operations.

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Fugitive Former Director of Mexican Soccer Team Accused of Money Laundering Finally Arrested After 3 Years on the Run

"Billy" Álvarez was part of Interpol's search database in 195 different countries while on the run

Latin Times

El Mero Mero," Ovidio Guzmán's Uncle and Key Ally of Sinaloa Cartel Faction Set for U.S. Extradition

Hernan Domingo Ojeda Lopez played a key role in trafficking fentanyl and other drugs into the United States.

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'Narco Messages' Accuse Mexican Military Members of Corruption, Links With Sinaloa Cartel Faction

Part of the message suggest that military personnel is tied with a high-ranked member of "La Mayiza," which has been at war with "Los Chapitos" since September

Latin Times

'Prolific' Trafficker Who Supplied High Caliber Weapons To The Sinaloa Cartel Sentenced To Almost 20 Years In Prison

Almost three in four firearms used by Mexican cartels are trafficked illegally from the United States

Latin Times

Peso Pluma's Response to Cartel Death Threats: Showing His Abs

The Mexican singer-songwriter seems to not be taking the threats against his life too seriously.

Latin Times

New Generation of Mexican Cartel Leaders Are Much More Violent Than Their Predecessors, Specialist Says

The new wave of drug lords is allegedly prioritizing endeavors with short-term profits such as extortion, human trafficking and illegal mining and logging.

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New Generation of Mexican Cartel Leaders Are Much More Violent Than Their Predecessors, Specialist Says

The new wave of drug lords are allegedly prioritizing endeavors with short-term profits such as extortion, human trafficking and illegal mining and logging

Latin Times

Mexican Authorities Close Out 2024 With Several Key Arrests as Drug Cartel Turf Wars in Sinaloa Continue

Apart from the arrests, Mexican authorities secured the largest fentanyl seizure in the nation's history worth close to $400 million

Latin Times

Sinaloa Cartel Turf War Between Chapitos and Mayiza Expands to Mexico's Contested Vape Market

The factions escalate their battle for dominance as the future of vaping regulations hangs in the balance.

Latin Times

Nephew of Famous Drug Lord "El Señor de Los Cielos" Found Dead in Sinaloa

Authorities have not confirmed if José Cruz Carrillo Jacobo formed part of any of the two Sinaloa Cartel factions that have engulfed in a fierce turf war since September

Latin Times

The Sinaloa Cartel Turf War Has Raged On For More Than 100 Days; Who Is Winning?

More than 500 deaths have been reported all across Sinaloa since the clashes between "Los Chapitos" and "La Mayiza" began in September

Latin Times

'Doña Lupe' Pleads Guilty to Being The Leader of a Ring Dedicated To Human Smuggling Into The U.S.

Ofelia Hernández Salas, who sources believe has links to the Sinaloa Cartel, facilitated the travel of more than 100 migrants into the U.S.

Latin Times

Former Top Law Enforcement Official With Ties to Sinaloa Cartel Known as "El Tigre" Arrested in Mexico

The municipality of Benito Juárez in Quintana Roo is among the top 10 places in Mexico with the highest murder rate (nearly 35 per 100,000 inhabitants)

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Drug Lord 'El Mero Mero,' Close Family Member of 'El Chapo' Guzmán Arrested in Mexico

Hernán Domingo Ojeda López was the uncle and godfather of Ovidio Guzmán López, who was captured by U.S. authorities in January 2023

Latin Times

Sinaloa Cartel Drugs-for-Cars Scheme Busted in Denver

The 17 suspects stole over 200 vehicles in a two-year span; they traded high-end pickup trucks and SUV's to the Sinaloa Cartel for cocaine, fentanyl and meth

Latin Times

Former Top Mexican Security Official Moved To Another Prison In The U.S. While Authorities Determine His Fate

Genaro García Luna was sentenced to more than 38 years in prison for conspiring with the Sinaloa Cartel

Latin Times

'El Tochín,' Leader of Armed Group Answering to Sinaloa Cartel Faction, Arrested in Mexican Casino

Gerardo Rueda Torres alias "El Tochín" was turned over to U.S. officials

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Sinaloa Authorities Capture 'El Quinientos,' Wanted In The U.S. For Drug Trafficking

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) had been looking for Jehonany Alexander Valdéz Serrano due to his role in drug trafficking activities

Latin Times

Sinaloa Cartel Member 'El Gallero' Arrested While Carrying Fentanyl in Mexico

Adrián "El Gallero" Cebreros Pereyra was arrested on Thursday on a highway in his home state of Sinaloa.

Latin Times

Peso Pluma: Genuine Music Icon or 'Narco Propaganda' Megaphone For The Sinaloa Cartel?

An investigation by journalist Anabel Hernández revealed supposed links between the star and the Sinaloa drug cartel.

Latin Times

Two of Tijuana's Most Prominent Criminal Bosses Pledge Allegiance to 'La Mayiza' Faction Of The Sinaloa Cartel As Turf Wars Rage On

According to a Mexican journalist, "La Rana" and "Aquiles" are the godchildren of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada

Latin Times

Sinaloa Governor Makes Stunning Admission After Witnesses Say He Met With 'El Mayo' While Fundraising

Recent testimonies accuse Rubén Rocha Moya of looking for Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada's approval to run for governor in 2020

Latin Times

Clash Between Military Personnel and Members of 'Los Chapitos' Leads to 14 Arrests South of Culiacán

In Sinaloa, military personnel including the Army, Navy and National Guard arrested 266 individuals with cartel links in 2023

Latin Times

Mexican Authorities Single Out 10 Municipalities In Need Of Priority Attention Due to Cartel-Related Violence

According to authorities, 10 municipalities across six Mexican states are in need of "priority attention" due to high number of murders

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