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Mexico's Top Security Official Blames 'Los Chapitos' Cartel For Killing Spree On Sinaloa Rehab Centers

Omar García Harfuch, head of of Mexico's Secretariat of Security and Civilian Protection (SSPC), said the attack was aimed at a criminal cell of "La Mayiza," the rival clique of "Los Chapitos."

Latin Times

Mexico Top Security Official Introduces Elite Unit To Combat Top Cartel Operatives

The UNO force counts with powers of prevention, investigation and response to high-impact situations

Latin Times

Jalisco Cartel Leader In Charge Of Recruiting And Training At Infamous Extermination Camp Arrested

In the testimony provided after his arrest, "El Lastra" acknowledged that the cartel killed those who resisted receiving the training, as well as those who tried to escape from the ranch.

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Mexico Sends 'MS-13' Ringleader Included in FBI Most Wanted List 'El Veterano' To U.S.

Javier Román Bardales was wanted by U.S. authorities for his alleged involvement in the direction of MS-13 activity in the U.S., Mexico and El Salvador. He has been extradited to the country

Latin Times

Sinaloa Cartel Faction Dealt New Blow With Arrest of 'El 200,' Security Chief For 'Los Chapitos'

Kevin Alonso is linked to "murders, extortions and attacks to authorities," said Mexican Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch

Latin Times

Private Pilot For Sinaloa Cartel Faction of 'Los Chapitos' Arrested in Culiacán

"El Jando" was a significant operator for Los Chapitos and a close ally of Iván Archivaldo Guzmán, the leader of the Sinaloa cartel faction

Latin Times

Second-In-Command For Cartel Del Noroeste And Leader Of 'Los Chukys' Arrested In Nuevo Laredo

"El Ricky" is responsible for an attack against military personnel in the state of Nuevo Leon that resulted in two soldier deaths

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Sinaloa Cartel Leader And Former Mexican Official 'El Tigre' Cornered As Judge Moves Forward With Homicide Case

"El Tigre" was a former director of the state's investigative police force that reported to the Quintana Roo Prosecutor's Office

Latin Times

'Los Chapitos' Faction Of The Sinaloa Cartel Take New Blow With Arrest of Group Tied To Its Top Sicario

Authorities say the suspects work for "El Perris," the leader of the armed wing loyal to the Chapitos known as "Los Ninis"; he is wanted by the FBI

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)

Latin Times

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Expected to Visit Sinaloa as Cartel-Related Violence Continues

Since turf wars erupted in September, more than 500 homicides have been reported in Sinaloa, averaging six every 24 hours

Latin Times

US Ambassador To Mexico Praises Local Armed Forces, Says The Sinaloa Cartel is 'Being Dismantled'

Ken Salazar said Mexican forces have the cartels "against the ropes"

Latin Times

Mexican Authorities Claim Violence in Sinaloa's Capital 'Contained' Despite Persistently High Homicide Rate And Cartel Turf Wars Across The State

Sinaloa ended November with nearly 175 homicides as its ongoing turf war seems to be moving into the outskirts of Culiacan.

Latin Times

Mexican Navy Captures 'El Pelón,' The Leader of an Armed Wing Loyal to Sinaloa Cartel Faction 'Los Chapitos'

Authorities say "El Pelón" was using Culiacán as a hiding place and to coordinate attacks against rival groups

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A former prosecutor in southern Mexico is arrested in the grisly decapitation of a mayor

A former prosecutor and local police official has been arrested in connection with the grisly decapitation of a mayor on Oct. 6

The Independent UK

Mexico's incoming president announces top posts but her new cabinet includes familiar faces

Mexico’s incoming president has announced her appointees for top posts, but hopes for a fresh approach were dashed by the re-appearance of old faces in the new cabinet

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