EXPLAINED: 7 - The Real Truth

Killing Drug Lords Won't End Mexico's Cartels. Ending the Drug War Might.

The death of El Mencho shows why decades of prohibition enforcement have only strengthened cartels.

Reason · Mar 6

Testimony From Former Jalisco Cartel Operative Points to 'El Sapo' as Succesor Of El Mencho After His Killing

According to testimony from one of his former bodyguards, El Sapo is considered to be the most violent member of El Mencho's inner circle and was one of the CJNG leader's most trusted men until his death on Feb. 22.

Latin Times · Mar 5

Search For Savannah's Mum Nancy Guthrie Intensifies As Retired DEA Expert Joins Investigation

Join the search for missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie, as Tucson investigators and the FBI work with volunteer specialists and a retired DEA agent to identify suspects in her February 2026 disappearance. Stay updated on the latest developments in this high-profile case.

International Business Times UK · Mar 5

Democratic Sen. Calls On DEA To Give Information On Suspicious Transactions Related To Jeffrey Epstein In Drug-Trafficking Case

Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden is calling on the Drug Enforcement Administration to provide information about a long-running investigation involving Jeffrey Epstein.

Latin Times · Feb 27

Lisa Rinna Alleges She Was Drugged With Fentanyl at 'Traitors' Party: What Happens When It Hits the Bloodstream

Rinna alleged she was drugged, citing medical test results that she says showed fentanyl and high levels of amphetamines in her system.

International Business Times UK · Feb 27

Who Will Lead El Mencho's $20B Drug Empire Following His Death? Here's What We Know

Explore the potential successors of El Mencho's $20 billion empire and the challenges they face in the world of organized crime.

International Business Times UK · Feb 26

Quick Facts About 'O3': The Orange County-Born Narco Heir Now Tipped to Succeed El Mencho at the Top of CJNG

Juan Carlos Valencia González, known as 'El 03', reportedly becomes the new leader of Mexico's CJNG after El Mencho's death, adding complexity to US-Mexico relations.

International Business Times UK · Feb 24

Songs Glorifying Cartels Mentioning 'El Jardinero' as CJNG's Next Leader After Death of 'El Mencho'

Ballads associated with Mexico's narcoculture, popularly known as corridos, are signaling a potential leadership transition within the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) after the killing of leader "El Mencho" on Sunday.

Latin Times · Feb 24

Newly Released Memo Shows Jeffrey Epstein Was Target of 2010 DEA Probe Over Suspicious Money Transfers

A newly released DEA memo reveals Jeffrey Epstein was named in 2010 drug probe involving $50m in transfers tied to drugs and prostitution in New York, US Virgin Islands.

International Business Times UK · Feb 24

How Mexican cartel boss El Mencho's death could impact the World Cup

The kingpin was known for his ruthless methods, including sending severed pigs’ heads to lawyers and threatening to kill police officers ‘and your dogs’

Evening Standard · Feb 24