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Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada to be sentenced in US to life in prison

Mexican drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada faces sentencing Monday for his role in the Sinaloa Cartel. He admitted to shipping millions of kilograms of cocaine over decades as a cartel leader. Zambada agreed to a plea deal last year, avoiding the death penalty. He was arrested in July 2024…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Former Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada set to be sentenced to life in prison

Former Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada is set to be sentenced to life in prison in the U.S., a punishment guaranteed by his guilty plea last year to drug trafficking charges

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Who Is "Carlitos Rugrats," the Alleged New Sinaloa Cartel Leader Targeted by the U.S.?

Carlos Alberto Páez Pereda, better known by the aliases "Carlitos" and "Carlitos Rugrats," has emerged as one of the highest-profile targets in the U.S. campaign against the Sinaloa Cartel, particularly its Los Mayos faction.

Latin Times · Jul 8

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'El Mayo' Zambada Asks to Avoid El Chapo's Supermax and Serve His Life Sentence in a Prison Hospital

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, the co-founder of Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel, has told a U.S. federal court he won't fight the life sentence he is about to receive, but he would rather not spend his final years in the same "supermax" prison that holds his old partner, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.

Latin Times · Jul 7

Mexican Music Singer and Former Los Nuevos Rebeldes Vocalist Shot Dead in Sinaloa

José Adán Rodríguez, a norteño singer known professionally as Adán R and a former vocalist for the regional Mexican group Los Nuevos Rebeldes, was shot and killed outside his home in Culiacán, Sinaloa, on the night of Sunday, July 5.

Latin Times · Jul 6

‘Like good Mexicans, we laugh’: the cartoonist drawing humour from Sinaloa’s brutal drug cartels

Ricardo Sánchez Bobadilla has spent two decades casting a satirical eye over the region’s escalating narco wars, despite the risks

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

Indicted Sinaloa Ex-Governor Rubén Rocha Moya Reportedly Hiding on Remote Ranch After U.S. Cartel Charges

Rubén Rocha Moya reportedly relocated to a ranch north of Culiacán, Sinaloa, almost immediately after the United States unveiled the drug trafficking charges against him.

Latin Times · Jun 18

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Mexico Says Interpol Has Not Issued Red Notice for Sinaloa Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya

The U.S. accuses Rocha Moya of receiving support from Los Chapitos to win the Sinaloa governorship and, once in office, allowed violence to continue unchecked while protecting cartel leaders and their drug trafficking operations.

Latin Times · Jun 1

El Chapo's Nephew Captured in Mexico in Major Blow to Los Chapitos

Mexican authorities captured a nephew of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán in a security operation near the U.S. border, delivering another high-profile blow to the Sinaloa Cartel and its powerful Los Chapitos faction.

Latin Times · May 27

Omar Chávez Arrested in Mexico as Julio César Chávez Family Faces Another Legal Blow

Omar Chávez, the boxer son of Mexican legend Julio César Chávez, was arrested Wednesday in Culiacán, Sinaloa, in a domestic violence case, marking the latest legal crisis for one of the most famous families in Latin American boxing.

Latin Times · May 21

U.S. Sanctions 12 Individuals, 2 Businesses Accused of Laundering Money for Sinaloa Cartel

As a result of the sanctions, all property and financial interests belonging to the designated individuals and entities that fall under U.S. jurisdiction have been blocked.

Latin Times · May 20

‘If you keep looking we will kill you’: death stalks those searching for Mexico’s disappeared

Organised crime groups are targeting some of the only people looking for victims of the country’s cartel wars – their relatives

The Guardian - US · May 20

US sanctions hit alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl network, including a Chihuahua restaurant

The U.S. is imposing sanctions on over a dozen individuals, a Mexican restaurant, and a security firm linked to the Sinaloa cartel's fentanyl trafficking

AAP · May 20

Two Former Mexican Officials Facing Drug Conspiracy Charges Turn Themselves In To U.S.

Two former Mexican officials accused of taking bribes and conspiring with drug cartels have surrendered to U.S. authorities.

International Business Times · May 19

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The Guardian - US · May 18

Pressure on Mexico after two ex-officials surrender to US over alleged cartel ties

Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum denies any links between her Morena party and organized crime

Latin Times · May 17

Report: La Mayiza Gains Ground Against Los Chapitos Following Rocha Moya Indictment

Since the turf wars between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza began in Sept. 2024, Mexican authorities have recorded 3,244 homicides and 3,836 disappearances tied to the conflict.

Latin Times · May 16

Former Partner of 'El Chapo' Guzmán Opens Up About Relationship With Sinaloa Cartel Leader

During the interview, Sánchez said her relationship with El Chapo eventually ended after she discovered hidden microphones and cameras inside the vehicle Guzmán had given her.

Latin Times · May 15

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"

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Latin Times · May 7

Trump Says U.S. Will 'Do the Job' Against Cartels if Other Countries Won't: Sheinbaum Pushes Back

Trump's comments prompted a response from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who said Mexico has intensified its efforts against organized crime and noted that Trump has taken a similar stance before.

International Business Times · May 5

'El Chapo' Guzman Says He Wants To Go Back To Mexico In 'Polite' Letter To Judge

Mexican drug cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán has asked to be extradited back to his home country as he continues to complain about the conditions of his imprisonment.

Latin Times · May 5

U.S. Widens Probe Into Mexico's Ruling Party Governors After Initial Bombshell Case in Sinaloa

Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that any prosecution must occur under Mexican jurisdiction and framed allegations against Rubén Rocha Moya as potentially political

Latin Times · May 5

New White House Drug Control Strategy Mentions Mexico Over 30 Times as Cartel Fight Tests U.S.-Mexico Relations

The White House's 2026 National Drug Control Strategy places Mexico at the center of President Donald Trump's fight against fentanyl, mentioning Mexico or Mexican actors more than 30 times in a 195-page document that calls for tougher border enforcement, artificial intelligence surveillance, financial sanctions and "tangible results" from the Mexican…

International Business Times · May 4

Mexican Governor To Step Down After Being Charged In The U.S. Over Alleged Cartel Ties

Ruben Rocha Moya, the governor of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, is set to step down from his post after being charged in the U.S. over alleged cartel ties.

The Independent UK · May 2

Mexican governor and mayor indicted by US for drug trafficking step down

Two members of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s party in Sinaloa state have temporarily stepped down after the U.S. charged them with drug trafficking

International Business Times · May 1

Mexico To Investigate Government Officials Accused By U.S. Of Conspiring With Drug Cartel

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum promised to investigate 10 current and former officials accused by the U.S. of working with the Sinaloa cartel.

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