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Feds Arrest Cartel Family in California Amid Hunt for El Chapo's Son Iván Archibaldo Guzmán

A Southern California family allegedly tied to Mexico's powerful Sinaloa Cartel is now in federal custody, as U.S. authorities ramp up pressure on the criminal organization's leadership with a $10 million reward for one of the two Chapitos still at large.

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Jalisco Cartel–Chapitos Alliance Battles to Maintain Control in Central and Coastal Sinaloa Amid Advance From La Mayiza

The Los Chapitos–CJNG alliance holds central and northwestern coastal areas of Sinaloa, while in the south, including Mazatlán, both factions continue to contest territories.

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New Alleged Image Of Cartel Leader And Son Of 'El Chapo' Ivan Archivaldo Guzman Reportedly Revealed

A Mexican journalist confirmed the authenticity of a new image of Ivan Archivaldo Guzman Salazar, son of "El Chapo" Guzman and leader of the "Chapitos" faction of the Sinaloa Cartel

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'Mayito Flaco' Reportedly Reaches Deal With Zetas Offset To Face 'Chapitos'-Jalisco Cartel Alliance

Ismael Zambada Sicairos, son of Sinaloa Cartel Leader "El Mayo" Zambada, has reportedly reached a deal with an offset of the Zetas to face the alliance reached between the "Chapitos" and the Jalisco cartel, according to a new report.

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FBI Director Patel Says Trump's Order To Conduct Military Strikes On Cartels Will Increase Fentanyl Seizures

Fentanyl seizures have climbed by 25% in the U.S. since Trump took office, according to FBI director Kash Patel

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DEA Reportedly Managed To Infiltrate Sinaloa Cartel To Disrupt Fentanyl Trafficking Operations

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) reportedly managed to infiltrate the Sinaloa Cartel as it seeks to disrupt its fentanyl-trafficking operations

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Ovidio Guzman's Lawyer Slams Mexico's Sheinbaum Over Criticism Of Plea Deal With U.S.: 'She Acts As The PR Arm Of a Narco Organization'

Jeffrey Lichtman, lawyer of Ovidio Guzman, criticized Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum as they clash over his client's plea deal with U.S. authorities

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U.S. Hits El Chapo's Fugitives Sons with Sanctions, $10M Bounties Over Fentanyl Trafficking

Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar and his brother, Jesús Alfredo Guzmán Salazar, are believed to be the current leaders of the Los Chapitos faction within the Sinaloa Cartel. The Treasury Department increased the bounties for their capture and deepened the sanctions against them.

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The Endgame for 'Los Chapitos'? Ovidio and Joaquín Guzmán López Near Plea Deals in U.S. Court - Report

Ovidio and Joaquín Guzmán López, sons of El Chapo, are expected to plead guilty in U.S. federal court this July as part of cooperation deals with prosecutors. The plea agreements could drastically reduce their sentences in exchange for insider information on the Sinaloa Cartel.

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Who is Griselda Lopez, El Chapo Guzman's Ex-Wife Who Turned Herself into US Custody with Her Family?

The ex-wife of the notorious drug lord is also the mother of his children, who currently run the Los Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa cartel.

Latin Times

No Codes, No Limits Is The Motto For The Two Sinaloa Cartel Factions Still Fighting For Control in Northern Mexico

On top of the hundreds of homicides, more than 1,300 people have gone missing, according to data from Noroeste

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These Are The Drug Lords Still Managing To Escape The U.S.-Mexico Offensive Against Cartels

Leaders of "Los Chapitos," "La Mayiza" and the co-founder and current leader of the Jalisco cartel remain prime targets for both Mexican and American authorities as some continue to evade capture

Latin Times

'Narco Messages' Accuse Mexican Military Members of Corruption, Links With Sinaloa Cartel Faction

Part of the message suggest that military personnel is tied with a high-ranked member of "La Mayiza," which has been at war with "Los Chapitos" since September

Latin Times

Youtubers Reveal The Crude Reality Caused By War Between 'Los Chapitos' and 'La Mayiza' In Sinaloa

Due to ongoing turf wars, the total homicides reported in Sinaloa during 2024 surpassed 1,000, a 62% increase compared to 2023

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New Generation of Mexican Cartel Leaders Are Much More Violent Than Their Predecessors, Specialist Says

The new wave of drug lords are allegedly prioritizing endeavors with short-term profits such as extortion, human trafficking and illegal mining and logging

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'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

As the 'Chapitos' Continue Searching For New Recruits in Sinaloa, Opponents 'La Mayiza' Target Rehab Centers

Constant attacks by "La Mayiza" and "Los Flechas" pushed "Los Chapitos" to look for new members in places such as drug rehab centers

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Sinaloa Cartel Turf War Between Chapitos and Mayiza Expands to Mexico's Contested Vape Market

The factions escalate their battle for dominance as the future of vaping regulations hangs in the balance.

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'El Mini Lic,' Whistleblower Who Revealed Key Secrets of the 'Chapitos' Cartel Arrested Again In Mexico

This is the second arrest of Dámaso López Serrano, who previously revealed the modus operandi of "Los Chapitos"

Latin Times

Elected Officials in Sinaloa Are Being Chased Down Due to Ties With Captured Drug Lord 'El Mayo' Zambada

A Sinaloa politician was reportedly sent a message that read "tell everyone that, whoever is not with us, is going to be killed"

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Famous Tiktoker 'El Chilango' Killed By Armed Men in Culiacán As Cartel Turf Wars Continue in Sinaloa

The men opened fire from a motorcycle, killing López and fleeing the scene

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Mexican city of Culiacan is near a standstill over fears of cartel clashes

Schools and businesses in Culiacan, the state capital of Sinaloa, have shut down and upcoming festivities around Mexican Independence have been canceled as fears over clashes between factions of the Sinaloa cartel disrupt life in the northern city of 1 million

Latin Times

Mexico's AMLO: 'highly likely' that capture of 'El Mayo' is linked to increased cartel violence in Sinaloa

The Mexican president said the cartel leader himself has asked for restraint in the area. "No one wants violence," he said

Latin Times

Mexican military attacked by armed groups in Sinaloa as tensions rise after El Mayo's arrest

Local media showed images of burning vehicles blocking roads. The government has sent hundreds of troops to the region in the past weeks

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Inside the 'cold war' taking place within the Sinaloa Cartel since the capture of 'El Mayo' Zambada

The arrest has intensified the rivalry between two groups: the "Mayiza," loyal to Zambada, and the "Chapitos," led by the sons of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán

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