The Latest Breaking News from Sinaloa Cartel

Brokerage, Shell Firm Linked to Sinaloa Cartel Under Investigation Following U.S. Sanctions

Last week, U.S. officials identified three financial institutions involved in laundering money for Mexican drug cartels and facilitating payments for precursor chemicals used to produce fentanyl

Latin Times · Jul 2, 2025

More Than 30 People Killed in Less Than 48 Hours as Sinaloa Cartel Violence Surges

Despite a decline in homicides during the first two months of 2025, Sinaloa has seen increases each month since February: 137 killings in March, 145 in April, 188 in May, and a record 218 reported so far in June.

Latin Times · Jun 30, 2025

Mexican President Sheinbaum Says Mexico is Negotiating The Return of Billions Stolen Through Corruption

A judge in Florida recently issued a default judgment ordering a former top official and his wife to pay $2.4 billion due to their roles in a corruption scheme

Latin Times · Jun 24, 2025

U.S. Hits El Chapo's Fugitives Sons with Sanctions, $10M Bounties Over Fentanyl Trafficking

Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar and his brother, Jesús Alfredo Guzmán Salazar, are believed to be the current leaders of the Los Chapitos faction within the Sinaloa Cartel. The Treasury Department increased the bounties for their capture and deepened the sanctions against them.

Latin Times · Jun 9, 2025

US imposes sanctions on El Chapo's fugitive sons, offers $10 million reward for their capture

The U.S. imposed sanctions on the two fugitive sons of incarcerated Mexican Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman and announced a reward offer of up to $10 million each for information leading to the arrest or conviction of the sons

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025

The Endgame for 'Los Chapitos'? Ovidio and Joaquín Guzmán López Near Plea Deals in U.S. Court - Report

Ovidio and Joaquín Guzmán López, sons of El Chapo, are expected to plead guilty in U.S. federal court this July as part of cooperation deals with prosecutors. The plea agreements could drastically reduce their sentences in exchange for insider information on the Sinaloa Cartel.

Latin Times · Jun 6, 2025

State Department Accuses China Of Sending Tens Of Thousands Of Kilos Of Meth Precursors To Sinaloa Cartel

The State Department's International Law Enforcement division accused China of sending 50,000 kilos of meth precursors to the Sinaloa Cartel

Latin Times · Jun 5, 2025

Violent Clash in Central Mexico Leaves Two Dead, Including the Alleged Leader of La Familia Michoacana Cartel

A clash between two groups of armed civilians left two people dead, including Luis Pineda, alias "El Wicho," an alleged leader of the La Familia Michoacana criminal organization.

Latin Times · Jun 3, 2025

Terrorism Charges Against Drug Cartels? Ex-FBI Explains Why US Government's New Approach Works

The US government is now using terrorism charges against drug cartels. An ex-FBI official explains why it's efficient.

International Business Times UK · Jun 2, 2025

Sinaloa Cartel Controls Most Clandestine Drug Labs in Guatemala, Authorities Say

Guatemalan authorities say the Sinaloa Cartel, with support from local gangs, controls most of the clandestine drug laboratories in the country that produce synthetic drugs

Latin Times · Jun 2, 2025