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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Los chapitos org - What They Never Told You

Mexican Authorities Arrest 'El Gabito,' Alleged Los Chapitos Plaza Boss Celebrated in Narcocorridos

Martínez Larios was arrested June 1 by federal and state authorities in a residential development north of Mazatlán.

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Mexico Says Interpol Has Not Issued Red Notice for Sinaloa Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya

The U.S. accuses Rocha Moya of receiving support from Los Chapitos to win the Sinaloa governorship and, once in office, allowed violence to continue unchecked while protecting cartel leaders and their drug trafficking operations.

Latin Times

El Chapo's Nephew Captured in Mexico in Major Blow to Los Chapitos

Mexican authorities captured a nephew of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán in a security operation near the U.S. border, delivering another high-profile blow to the Sinaloa Cartel and its powerful Los Chapitos faction.

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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.

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Indictment Names Senator, Senior Sinaloa Officials and Police in Sinaloa Cartel Corruption Case

According to the indictment, the defendants operated at multiple levels of government and law enforcement in Sinaloa, abusing positions of trust and authority to help facilitate the operations of Los Chapitos.

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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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Nine of 10 kidnapped miners found dead as Mexico investigates if company is to blame

Canadian mining company Vizsla Silver confirmed the deaths after the workers were abducted in Concordia in January

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Jalisco Cartel Continues Reshaping Itself Following Death of 'El Mencho': Analysis

The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, longtime leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has pushed Mexico's most powerful criminal organization into a transitional period.

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Ten silver miners from Canadian company found dead in Mexican mass grave, officials confirm

They were kidnapped from a mining project several weeks ago, in an area of Sinaloa where cartel violence is rampant

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Cartel Expert Says Recent Arrests and Killings in Iván Archivaldo Guzmán's Inner Circle Were Ordered by the Chapitos Leader

According to reports, Iván Archivaldo himself allegedly ordered the handover of his father-in-law, brother-in-law, and his right-hand man and head of security after detecting betrayals and information leaks within his inner circle

Latin Times

Longtime Friend and Right-Hand Man of Sinaloa Cartel's 'Chapitos' Leader Killed in Mexico City

Óscar Noé Medina González, also known as "El Panu" was also a key figure in Los Chapitos' drug trafficking operations, including its expansion of fentanyl distribution in Mexico and the United States.

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Sinaloa Cartel Leaders Put Behind Bars As Mexican Forces Close In On 'El Chapo's' Sons Still On The Run

The father and brother-in-law of Ivan Archivaldo Guzman Salazar, a son of "El Chapo" Guzman and leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, have been put in pre-trial detention after being detained by Mexican forces this week.

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Top Sinaloa Cartel Leaders Detained As Law Enforcement Closes In On Sons Of 'El Chapo' Guzman

Mexican authorities confirmed on Tuesday the detention of Mario Alfredo Lindoro Navidad, a close associate of Archivaldo Ivan Guzman Salazar, one of the sons of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman who has still managed to evade capture, according to a new report.

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Wife of Sinaloa Cartel Leader Sentenced to 14 Years for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering

Prosecutors said she and other family members were deeply involved in Los Valenzuela's operations following Jorge Alberto's arrest, overseeing its remaining members and safeguarding its illicit assets in both Mexico and the United States.

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U.S. Renews Push to Capture Two Remaining 'El Chapo' Sons After Joaquín Guzmán López's Guilty Plea

Officials said the effort to capture the remaining sons of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán remains ongoing, noting that Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar and his brother Jesús Alfredo are now top priorities for U.S. law enforcement.

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Joaquín Guzmán López, Son of 'El Chapo,' Confesses to Kidnapping 'El Mayo' Zambada When Pleading Guilty Before a U.S. Court

During the hearing, Guzmán López also admitted for the first time that he lured Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada into his own kidnapping by claiming he needed help settling a dispute.

Latin Times

Julio César Chávez Calls 'El Chapo' Guzmán and 'El Mayo' Zambada 'Extremely Fine People' in Recent Interview

"They are extremely fine people, good people, good folks," Chávez said. "I have met everyone, including Amado Carrillo Fuentes and many others, and they are all extremely fine people. At least with me. What they do otherwise, I do not know."

Latin Times

Over a Dozen Alleged Cartel Operatives Killed In Shootout With Police In Sinaloa

Over a dozen alleged cartel operatives have been killed during a shootout with police officers in Sinaloa, Mexico.

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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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Turf Wars Between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza Spread Across Sinaloa, Reaching Tourist Hub Mazatlán

Despite being nearly 140 miles south of where the conflict began, Mazatlán has seen a significant rise in homicides and kidnappings compared with last year, severely impacting the local economy.

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Mexican Authorities Arrest Senior Member of Los Gigios, a Criminal Cell Tied to La Mayiza in Northern Mexico

According to Mexican media, Francisco Ernesto Félix Romero was involved in both drug smuggling and human trafficking operations into the U.S., taking advantage of Nogales's strategic location along the border.

Latin Times

Mexican and U.S. Officials Don't Think Trump Admin Will Conduct a Military Intervention in Mexico: Report

Despite rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela, Mexican officials say they do not believe their country faces a similar risk of U.S. military action, at least for now.

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Mexico's Top Security Official Says Homicides in Sinaloa Are 42 Percent Down, But Report Says Claim is Misleading

According to Animal Político, Omar Garcia Harfuch's claim is misleading, as it relies on a narrow timeframe that skews the data presented by federal officials.

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U.S. Sanctions 12 Companies Linked to 'Los Chapitos' for Alleged Role In Fentanyl Trade

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced new sanctions targeting eight Mexican nationals and 12 Mexican companies allegedly linked to Los Chapitos, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel battling for control of the drug trafficking organization in northern Mexico.

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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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