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Ongoing Cartel Violence Prompts Sinaloa to Cancel Public Independence Day Celebrations

The decision also led to the cancellation of several concerts that had been scheduled. World-renowned singer Miguel Bosé had been set to perform in Culiacán, but his concert was canceled following the governor's announcement.

Latin Times

A Year of Bloodshed in Sinaloa: Nearly 2,000 Dead in War Between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza

Despite the staggering number of casualties, neither side had gained a clear upper hand—until last month. According to a report from CrashOut, sources within La Mayiza now believe they are on track to win the conflict by the end of the year.

Latin Times

DEA Confirms Presence of Sinaloa Cartel in 23 U.S. States

The Drug Enforcement Administration orchestrated a massive operation in late August, coordinated with field divisions across 23 U.S. states.

Latin Times

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Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Operatives Now Located In Poland, Report Shows

Two Mexican men were detained in a meth lab in Poland. They have been linked to the Sinaloa Cartel

Latin Times

Lorena becomes a post-tropical storm as risks of flooding hang over parts of western Mexico

Lorena has weakened to a remnant low, but forecasters emphasize a life-threatening risk of flash flooding and mudslides for parts of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and the states of Sonora and Sinaloa

The Independent UK

New ‘golden triangle’ of fentanyl and guns spans US-Mexico border

Report links Arizona-Sonora smuggling to rising homicide and overdose deaths in both countries

The Guardian - US

In a war in Mexico between cartel factions, influencers become targets

Targeting of influencers reflects their alleged role in money laundering – and their place in cartel propaganda

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48 Policemen Killed in Mexico in 2025 Amid Narcoviolence Wave

On the night of September 1, Jorge Luis Casillas Torres became the latest victim of violence in the Sinaloan capital of Culiacán.

Latin Times

Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartels' Influence in Ecuador Fuels Wave of Violence, Report Finds

Mexican cartels, particularly the Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels, have entrenched themselves in Ecuador, partnering with local gangs that have adopted brutal tactics of violence, extortion, and corruption.

Latin Times

Sister of Well-Known Sinaloa YouTuber Slain as Cartel Threats Against Creators Grow

In recent months, nine content creators in Sinaloa have lost their lives amid rising cartel violence.

Latin Times

Who Is Iván Archibaldo Guzmán, El Chapo's Son and Sinaloa Cartel Leader Hunted By ICE and DEA

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. ICE is offering $10MM for information leading to his arrest.

Latin Times

ICE Launches New Hunt for El Chapo's Son Iván Guzmán Salazar, Current Leader of Los Chapitos

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched a new campaign to capture Iván Archibaldo Guzmán Salazar, the son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, current leader of Los Chapitos, one of the most powerful factions of the Sinaloa Cartel

Latin Times

27 Arrested In New Hampshire Drug Bust Feds Say Is 'Directly' Tied To Sinaloa Cartel

Federal authorities announced the arrest of 27 people in New Hampshire related to an drug seizure operation they say is tied to the Sinaloa Cartel.

Latin Times

Mexican Drug Lord Faces Life In Prison After Pleading Guilty In US Court

The Trump administration's top justice official Pam Bondi hailed a "landmark victory" Monday as Sinaloa drug cartel cofounder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada changed his plea to guilty, meaning he faces life imprisonment and losing $15 billion.

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The Guardian - US

Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ pleads guilty to racketeering in New York

Ismael Zambada was co-founder of Sinaloa cartel led by Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán, now imprisoned in US

Latin Times

Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges: "I Created the Sinaloa Cartel"

His arrest in July 2024 caused a brutal civil war in the Sinaloa Cartel between those loyal to Zambada and those loyal to El Chapo's sons.

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Mexican Cartel Kingpin 'El Mayo' Zambada To Plead Guilty

Former Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada to plead guilty to federal charges related to drug trade. Zambada oversaw a violent cartel with a glo...

International Business Times

Mexican Boxer Chavez Jr. Deported From US Over Alleged Cartel Ties

Former champion boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been detained in Mexico after deportation by the United States to face shock charges of involvement with a drug cartel, Mexican authorities said Tuesday.

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Drug Lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada Reportedly Expected to Plead Guilty in Deal With U.S. Prosecutors

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel and longtime associate of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, is expected to plead guilty to charges in New York next week.

The Independent UK

Former Sinaloa cartel kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada set to plead guilty

Former Mexican cartel kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada is set to plead guilty next week in a drug trafficking case

Latin Times

La Mayiza Could Win Sinaloa Cartel War Over Los Chapitos By the End of the Year, Report Suggests

According to a new report from CrashOut, sources within La Mayiza said they are confident they will achieve victory against Los Chapitos by the end of the year.

Al Jazeera

Why has the US issued a ‘terrorism’ travel alert for Mexico?

This new alert comes after months of intense pressure from US President Trump over issues like immigration and crime.

Latin Times

Mexican Drug Cartels Are Modernizing Their Clandestine Labs, Turning Them Into 'Mobile Kitchens'

A new report suggests that criminal organizations have evolved their synthetic drug production methods and shifted away from stationary "narco labs" to smaller, more mobile facilities

Latin Times

Mexican Senator Seeks Investigation On Venezuela's Maduro Over Alleged Ties To Sinaloa Cartel

Mexican senator Alejandro Moreno Cardenas, also the leader of the PRI party, is seeking Venezuelan authoritarian president Nicolas Maduro be investigated after the Trump administration linked him with the Sinaloa Cartel

Latin Times

Sinaloa Cartel Factions Are Recruiting Minors from Across Mexico to Bolster Ranks

A report published earlier this year by the U.S. Bureau of International Labor Affairs estimated that nearly 30,000 children are currently involved in criminal groups in Mexico.

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