Cártel de Sinaloa
Cártel de Sinaloa is a major Mexican drug trafficking organization known for producing and distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana to the United States and other markets. It has been led by Joaquín Guzmán Loera and continues to operate through transnational networks, employing violence and corruption to sustain its operations. It frequently appears in the news due to high-profile arrests and extraditions, large drug seizures, and cartel-related violence and security ope
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Mexican Governors Rocha and Campos to Testify in High-Profile Drug and CIA Investigation
The Mexican Attorney General's Office has called Sinaloa and Chihuahua governors Rocha and Campos for questioning over drug trafficking and CIA connection allegations. Their appearances are part of a broader investigation into organized crime and political ties, with no charges yet filed.
Mexican Authorities Capture Two 'Los Chapitos' Suspects in Mazatlán with Weapons, Drugs
Mexican security forces detained Efraín and Jesús N. in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, seizing weapons, drugs, and over 2.5 million pesos in assets. This crackdown targets the violent intra-Cartel de Sinaloa conflict and aims to disrupt their operations.
Mexican Restaurant 'La Leche' at Center of Guzmán Family Kidnappings and Violence
'La Leche' restaurant in Mexico has been the site of several violent episodes linked to the Guzmán family, including the kidnapping of Iván Archivaldo Guzmán. These incidents reveal the extent of cartel influence and violence in public venues, raising concerns about safety and criminal entrenchment.
NY Court Delays Sentencing for Sinaloa Cartel Leader Ismael Zambada to May 2026
The sentencing of Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael Zambada has been postponed to May 18, 2026. The delay comes as the court prepares to issue a final judgment in one of Mexico's most notorious drug trafficking cases.
FGJEM Investigates Explosion in Tecámac as Possible Cartel-Linked Attack
A truck explosion near Tecámac has killed two presumed cartel members, with authorities now investigating a possible link to organized crime. The case signals rising violence in the region, prompting heightened security measures.
Relatives of Iván Archivaldo Guzmán moved to Mexico's maximum security prisons
Mario Lindoro Elenes and Mario Alfredo Lindoro Navidad, relatives of drug lord Iván Archivaldo Guzmán, were transferred to maximum-security prisons in Mexico. This transfer is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt Sinaloa cartel activities and enhance criminal containment.
Sinaloa Homicides Drop 50% in Eight Months Thanks to Security Strategy
Homicides in Sinaloa have decreased by 50% over the last eight months, according to SNSP data. This sharp decline is linked to the implementation of the National Security Strategy, signaling progress in security efforts.