YOU WONT BELIEVE: 7 - What They Never Told You

Sinaloa Cartel Factions Are Recruiting Minors from Across Mexico to Bolster Ranks

A report published earlier this year by the U.S. Bureau of International Labor Affairs estimated that nearly 30,000 children are currently involved in criminal groups in Mexico.

Latin Times · Aug 11, 2025

Kidnapping of Los Chapitos Associate Leads to Arrests of Five Members Of Rivaling Sinaloa Cartel Faction

A group of individuals linked to La Mayiza—a prominent Sinaloa Cartel faction involved in an ongoing internal turf war—was arrested this week by Mexican authorities

Latin Times · Aug 7, 2025

U.S. Treasury Designates Maduro-Linked Venezuelan Criminal Network for Ties to Sinaloa Cartel

While the U.S. has identified the Sinaloa Cartel as a partner of the Cártel de los Soles, officials have not disclosed details about the nature or extent of that collaboration.

Latin Times · Aug 4, 2025

In Sinaloa's capital, news of a boxing scion's arrest and allegations of cartel ties cause unease

The arrest of Julio César Chávez Jr., son of Mexican boxing legend Julio César Chávez, for overstaying his visa in the U.S. and lying on a green card application shook Sinaloa state's capital

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025

Mexican President Criticizes U.S. Prosecutors Over Lack of Coordination in Plea Deal for 'El Chapo's' Son

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized U.S. prosecutors for excluding Mexico from the negotiating process with Ovidio Guzman Lopez, expected to plead guilty to drug-trafficking charges in the U.S.

Latin Times · Jul 3, 2025

Brokerage, Shell Firm Linked to Sinaloa Cartel Under Investigation Following U.S. Sanctions

Last week, U.S. officials identified three financial institutions involved in laundering money for Mexican drug cartels and facilitating payments for precursor chemicals used to produce fentanyl

Latin Times · Jul 2, 2025

Son of ‘El Chapo’ to plead guilty in US drug trafficking case

Ovidio Guzman Lopez, the son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo” intends to plead guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges, according to court documents filed Tuesday

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

More Than 30 People Killed in Less Than 48 Hours as Sinaloa Cartel Violence Surges

Despite a decline in homicides during the first two months of 2025, Sinaloa has seen increases each month since February: 137 killings in March, 145 in April, 188 in May, and a record 218 reported so far in June.

Latin Times · Jun 30, 2025

Bodies hang from bridge as Cartel violence leaves 20 dead in Mexico

Four decapitated bodies have been found hanging from a bridge in Sinaloa’s capital

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025

Twenty bodies discovered in Sinaloa as Mexican cartel violence surges

Grisly finding comes at end of worst month in war between Sinaloa factions as government tries to stop killings

The Guardian - US · Jun 30, 2025