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Claudia Sheinbaum Says Former President Felipe Calderón 'Opened the Door' to U.S. Operations on Mexican Soil

Sheinbaum mentioned the 2024 arrest of Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, saying the circumstances surrounding the case pointed to alleged foreign involvement that was never disclosed to the Mexican government.

Latin Times · Jul 10

Report: La Mayiza Gains Ground Against Los Chapitos Following Rocha Moya Indictment

Since the turf wars between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza began in Sept. 2024, Mexican authorities have recorded 3,244 homicides and 3,836 disappearances tied to the conflict.

Latin Times · May 17

Report: Mexican Officials Considered Concealing CIA Agents' Bodies After Deadly Operation

The incident has fueled political tensions in Mexico, as the Sheinbaum administration has repeatedly said the bilateral security agreement with the United States limits foreign agents to intelligence roles, not field operations.

Latin Times · Apr 30

Rubio Hails U.S.-Mexico Cooperation To Take On Cartels: 'Closest We've Ever Had'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed the cooperation between the Trump administration and its Mexican counterpart to tackle organized crime groups

Latin Times · Sep 4, 2025

Journalist Specialized In Cartels Warns U.S. Attack On Vessel From Venezuela Could Anticipate One Against Mexican Organizations: 'The Line Has Been Crossed'

Ioan Grillo, a journalist specialized in cartels, warned that the U.S. attack against a vessel that departed Venezuela could be the prelude of one against criminal organizations in Mexico

Latin Times · Sep 3, 2025

Mexico Reportedly Plans "Mega Expulsion" of 40 Narcos, Including El Cuini and La Tuta

According to a government source, the operation is a joint effort between Washington and Mexico City. El Cuini is part of CJNG, while La Tuta is part of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's effort to avoid more tariffs for Mexican products in the U.S.

Latin Times · Apr 11, 2025

Imprisoned Sinaloa Cartel Founder 'El Mayo' Discusses U.S. Politics And The State Of His Ranch With His Lawyer To 'Preserve Mental Stability'

"He's isolated but gets daily visits from his legal team to not lose his mind being all day," said Frank Perez

Latin Times · Feb 26, 2025

Mexico Cartel Members Are Putting Sombreros On Corpses In Apparent Message As Turf Wars Rage On

It is unclear whether victims are members of "El Mayo" Zambada's faction or if the hats are being used as taunts.

International Business Times · Sep 19, 2024

Cartel Members are Putting Sombreros on Corpses in Apparent Message as Turf Wars Rage On

According to specialized journalist Ioan Grillo, it is unclear whether victims are members of "El Mayo" Zambada's faction or if the hats are currently used as taunts

Latin Times · Sep 19, 2024

Drug lord 'El Mayo' was betrayed by a son of 'El Chapo' and turned in after deal with U.S. authorities

According to top reporter Ioan Grillo, the Sinaloa Cartel leader has cancer. A report details the events that led to his arrest in Texas

Latin Times · Jul 29, 2024