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Sinaloa Cartel Faction Dealt New Blow With Arrest of 'El 200,' Security Chief For 'Los Chapitos'

Kevin Alonso is linked to "murders, extortions and attacks to authorities," said Mexican Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch

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U.S. Authorities Reportedly Investigating Peso Pluma for Money Laundering

The Mexican singer has remained silent while his fans and critics await a response to the controversy that could end his career.

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Operator of 'Los Chapitos' Who Had a $1 Million Bounty on His Head Found Dead in Mexico

Authorities in the municipality of Calimaya in the State of Mexico found on Feb. 4 the body of a man that has been identified as a key operator for the Sinaloa cartel faction known as "Los Chapitos."

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Top Enforcers From the 'Chapitos' Arrested in New Blow for Sinaloa Cartel Faction Engulfed in Bloody Turf War

Authorities also seized firearms, bags with fentanyl pills and two armored vehicles

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'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

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Sinaloa Cartels Take New Hit As Armed Forces Seize Drugs, Armored Vehicles and Edible Cannabis

"Los Chapitos" count with nearly 20 properties across Culiacán where they produce edible cannabis products such as gummies, cookies, oils and vaporizers

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Natanael Cano, Tito Torbellino and Other Mexican Artists Threatened by Sinaloa Cartel Faction: Authorities Respond

They were mentioned in a "narcomanta" hanged in a High School in Hermosillo, Sonora.

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Analyst Projects 'La Mayiza' Will Gain Ground Over 'Los Chapitos' In Sinaloa Cartel Turf War

Grace Valenzzo also hinted that "Los Chapitos" and the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación are close to striking an alliance to combat "La Mayiza"

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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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'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

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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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'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"

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Mexican Authorities Deliver Another Blow to 'Los Chapitos' With the Capture of 'El Spider'

Along with "El Spider," law enforcement also secured the arrest of another man in the city of Guamúchil; both are wanted by the U.S. government

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Famous Mexican YouTuber 'El Gordo Peruci' Murdered Along With Wife in Sinaloa

"El Gordo Peruci" joins "El Jasper" as two internet personalities that have been victims of attacks

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'El Tochín,' Leader of Armed Group Answering to Sinaloa Cartel Faction, Arrested in Mexican Casino

Gerardo Rueda Torres alias "El Tochín" was turned over to U.S. officials

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Peso Pluma: Genuine Music Icon or 'Narco Propaganda' Megaphone For The Sinaloa Cartel?

An investigation by journalist Anabel Hernández revealed supposed links between the star and the Sinaloa drug cartel.

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Sinaloa Governor Says Hundreds Of Additional Troops Will Be Added to Reinforce Fight Against Cartels

Mexico's Ministry of Defense (SEDENA) also deployed 100 more Special Force units to Sinaloa to conduct surveillance work weeks ago

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Powerful Mexican Cartel Puts Decades-Long Feud Aside To Supports 'Los Chapitos' In Sinaloa Turf War

Both criminal groups had been rivals ever since Alfredo Beltrán Leyva, one of the cartel's co-founders, was captured in 2008

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Mexican Navy Captures 'El Pelón,' The Leader of an Armed Wing Loyal to Sinaloa Cartel Faction 'Los Chapitos'

Authorities say "El Pelón" was using Culiacán as a hiding place and to coordinate attacks against rival groups

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Clash Between Military Personnel and Members of 'Los Chapitos' Leads to 14 Arrests South of Culiacán

In Sinaloa, military personnel including the Army, Navy and National Guard arrested 266 individuals with cartel links in 2023

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'The Ghost,' Head of Security and Right-Hand Man of 'El Chapo' Guzmán, Recaptured in Culiacán

"The Ghost" was charge of organizing the logistics every time "El Chapo" was on the move, as well as implementing strategies to avoid his capture.

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Mexican Authorities Arrest of 'El Cañas,' a Top Official in Los Chapitos' Cartel

The group known as "Los Ninis" are the main armed wing of "Los Chapitos"

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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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