The Latest Breaking News from the Sinaloa Cartel

Cartel Violence Expert Says Recent Indictments Against Cartel Members Won't Curb Fentanyl Flow Into U.S.

Everard Meade said that past arrests, killings or indictments of cartel leaders show that such actions rarely bring long-term change

Latin Times · May 19, 2025

Who Is Griselda López Pérez, El Chapo's Elusive Ex-Wife Now in US Custody with Her Family

Griselda López Pérez, ex-wife of El Chapo, surrendered to US custody with family, including his children/grandchildren, following her son Ovidio's US extradition.

International Business Times UK · May 15, 2025

Former DHS Official Says Relatives of 'El Chapo' May Seek U.S. Protections Under Humanitarian Parole Program

Oscar Hagelsieb, former head of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, said U.S. authorities might have offered protection "not only to the sons of El Chapo—they offered it to a lot of people."

Latin Times · May 15, 2025

Mexican security chief confirms cartel family members entered US in a deal with Trump administration

Mexico’s government has confirmed reports that 17 family members of the son of a former cartel leader crossed into the United States

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Crossing of 'El Chapo' Guzmán Relatives Into U.S. Raises Questions About Rift Within 'Chapitos' Cartel

The surrender of several relatives of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán to U.S. authorities may indicate a rift within the family leading the powerful cartel

Latin Times · May 13, 2025

US charges high-ranking Mexican drug cartel suspects with narco-terrorism

U.S. officials have unveiled an indictment charging alleged Mexican drug cartel leaders with narco-terrorism

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

El Mayo Zambada Side Loses Another Battle in the Sinaloa Cartel Civil War Against Los Chapitos with the Arrest of 'El Chuy'

Jesús "Chuy" Guzmán Castro is alleged to be a key figure within the Sinaloa Cartel aligned with the faction loyal to Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.

Latin Times · May 6, 2025

'El Chapo' Guzmán Reportedly Cooperating With U.S. Officials in Case Against 'El Mayo' Zambada in Exchange for Prison Benefits

Former Sinaloa Cartel boss "El Chapo" Guzmán is allegedly providing sensitive information about his former ally "El Mayo" Zambada's operations in exchange for improved prison conditions

Latin Times · May 5, 2025

Sinaloa Cartel's Message to the Trump Admin: 'If There Weren't Any Consumers, We Would Stop'

CNN sat down with a member of the Sinaloa Cartel to discuss the increased violence in the state. 'The situation is ugly,' the operative lamented.

Latin Times · May 5, 2025

Ex-Sinaloa Cartel Operative Turned Influencer Reveals Details Of Sinaloa Cartel Before Civil War Erupted

A former Sinaloa cartel operative turned YouTube influencer told a Mexican journalist that Los Chapitos and La Mayiza had reached a peace agreement after Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was captured by U.S. authorities last year.

Latin Times · Apr 28, 2025