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Why Mexican cartels are increasingly using car bombs and other explosives

Drug cartels in Mexico are increasingly using car bombs and explosives in drones and roads

The Independent UK

Joint U.S.-Ecuador Operations Dismantle Los Lobos Drug Network Tied to Mexico's CJNG

Ecuadorian forces, backed by the U.S. DEA and SOUTHCOM, arrest 45 and destroy clandestine airstrips in major raids targeting Los Lobos and Los Choneros cartels.

Latin Times

Michoacán: Nine Suspected CJNG Operatives Fall, But the Cell's Boss Is Still Missing

Nine detained in Michoacán over CJNG ties; alleged boss "Tío Lako" remains at large despite blockades and burning vehicles.

Latin Times

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Mexican Drug Cartel Sought To Buy Weapons And Pay For Them With Meth, Fentanyl

A Mexican drug cartel tried to use fentanyl and methamphetamine to acquire a slew of weapons from Europe, the U.S. Justice Department alleges in an unsealed indictment.

International Business Times

U.S. Raises Reward to $25 Million for CJNG Leader Juan Carlos Valencia, El Mencho's Stepson, Matching Historic Bounties for Maduro and Bin Laden

The United States has dramatically escalated its campaign against Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) by increasing the reward for information leading to the capture of its alleged new leader, Juan Carlos Valencia González, to $25 million, placing him among the world's most wanted fugitives.

Latin Times

Valeria Márquez Murder: CJNG Leader 'R1' Arrested Over TikTok Livestream Killing

TikTok influencer Valeria Márquez was killed during a livestream. A CJNG-linked figure known as 'R1' has now been arrested in the case.

International Business Times UK

Mexican Army Captures Los Reyes Cartel Boss at Center of $5 Million U.S. Manhunt

Mexican special forces have captured Alfonso Fernández Magallón, the leader of the Los Reyes Cartel who carries a $5 million U.S. bounty. Discover the full details behind this joint U.S.-Mexico operation, his international drug trafficking enterprise, and his connection to explosive drone attacks

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Trump administration offers $25M reward for US citizen accused of leading top cartel

During the administration of President Donald Trump, $100 million in rewards was offered for various leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel

The Independent UK

Beauty Influencer Shot Dead on TikTok Livestream After Split With Cartel Leader's Son, Prosecutors Claim

Mexican authorities have arrested a CJNG cartel member linked to the murder of influencer Valeria Márquez, who was killed during a livestream. The arrest highlights connections to her ex-partner

International Business Times UK

Cartel Boss Allegedly Had Beauty Influencer Assassinated During Livestream For Infuriatingly Mundane Reason

A romantic relationship gone wrong allegedly sits at the center of Valeria Márquez’s tragic passing.

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Man whose slain brother led Mexican cartel pleads guilty to drug charges in US

A man whose slain brother led one of Mexico’s most powerful and violent drug cartels has pleaded guilty to conspiring to traffic cocaine and methamphetamine into the U.S. Prosecutors say Antonio Oseguera Cervantes worked with his brother Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the drug lord known as “El Mencho” who was…

The Independent UK

Who Is Juan Carlos Valencia González, the Jalisco Cartel's Newly Confirmed Leader?

According to OFAC, Valencia González, also known as "El Pelón," leads the cartel alongside Gonzalo Mendoza Gaytán, also known as "El Sapo," and Audias Flores Silva, also known as "El Jardinero," who serve as his top lieutenants.

Latin Times

U.S., Mexico Announce Largest-Ever Financial Crackdown on Jalisco Cartel, Sanctioning 55 People and Businesses

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said sanctions are intended to deny CJNG "the resources it uses to traffic fentanyl, terrorize communities, and threaten American lives"

Latin Times

Beauty Influencer Went Live From Her Salon, And Moments Later The World Watched An Unbelievable Tragedy

Once a promising model, Valeria Márquez lost her life after being targeted by organized crime. The case remains unsolved to this day.

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Latin Times

Michoacán Prosecutors Say Uruapan Mayor Killing Case Nearly Solved

The Michoacán Attorney General's Office said officials are now searching for three additional suspects whose arrests would allow authorities to complete the case file and bring all alleged participants before a judge.

Latin Times

Top CJNG Lieutenant 'El Jardinero' Denied Request to Halt U.S. Extradition

Judge Alejandro Latorre Lozano, who denied the request, said it was inadmissible because the extradition order had already been carried out.

The Independent UK

The World Cup looms for Mexico – but is cartel violence under control?

IN FOCUS: Cities in Mexico are preparing to host nearly 1 million people and 13 games in the world’s most-watched sporting competition. But just months after an eruption of violence, do authorities really have organised crime under control, asks Alex Croft

International Business Times

U.S. Fuel Trader Investigated Over Alleged Cartel-Linked Smuggling

A Texas-based fuel trader is under investigation in the United States and Mexico after documents allegedly showed a paper trail linking fuel shipments to a smuggling scheme tied to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

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Prosecutors File New Charges Against Top CJNG Cartel Figure 'The Gardener'

A man who prosecutors said was a leader of major Mexican criminal organization, the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion, faces new charges after a federal grand jury issued a superseding indictment in New York.

Latin Times

U.S. Expands Charges Against Jalisco Cartel's 'El Jardinero' to Include Meth Trafficking, Money Laundering

El Jardinero remains in preventive detention at the maximum-security Altiplano prison. The U.S. government has sought his extradition since 2021.

The Guardian - UK

Mexico’s cartel crackdown hits top ranks – but will it fuel Jalisco violence?

Arrest of potential next leader found hiding in drainage pipe highlights renewed tactics – and fears of cartel infighting

Latin Times

High-Ranking Jalisco Cartel Figure 'El Jardinero' Arrested at Nayarit Ranch Without Shots Fired

El Jardinero controlled clandestine labs in Nayarit and Jalisco used to produce methamphetamine and other drugs trafficked to the United States. Authorities have not yet confirmed if and when formal extradition proceedings could begin.

International Business Times

Mexican Authorities Capture Jalisco Cartel Leader For Whom U.S. Was Offering Millions In Reward

Mexican authorities say they have captured one of the leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Euronews

Mexican army captures top cartel boss in another blow to Jalisco New Generation

The Mexican army has captured CJNG leader Audias Flores Silva aka "The Gardener," a key "El Mencho" lieutenant, dealing another blow to the powerful cartel amid ongoing violence.

The Independent UK

Mexican military captures top Jalisco cartel leader in major blow to powerful drug trafficking gang

It comes two months after the cartel’s leader was killed in a dramatic military operation

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