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Suspected members of the "La Chapizza" (CH) faction of the Sinaloa Cartel reportedly assassinated two rivals from the "Mayito Flaco" (MF) group using a drone. The attack took place on a football field in Tepuche, Culiacán, Sinaloa. A video of the drone strike has been circulating as a warning to the rival faction amid the ongoing turf war in the region's mountainous areas.

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Suspected members of the "La Chapizza" (CH) faction of the Sinaloa Cartel reportedly assassinated two rivals from the "Mayito Flaco" (MF) group using a drone. The attack took place on a football field in Tepuche, Culiacán, Sinaloa. A video of the drone strike has been circulating as a warning to the rival faction amid the ongoing turf war in the region's mountainous areas.

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The two bodies discovered in El Rosario, Sinaloa, have been identified as young men from Coahuila. According to authorities, one of them was forcibly recruited by the cartel, after which members of La Chapiza dismembered both victims.

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The two bodies discovered in El Rosario, Sinaloa, have been identified as young men from Coahuila. According to authorities, one of them was forcibly recruited by the cartel, after which members of La Chapiza dismembered both victims.

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Colombia 27-year-old psychologist Catherin Paola Torres remains in a critical fight for her life after being shot on the night of March 22 while speaking with her mother on the terrace of her home in the Venezuela neighborhood of Uribia, La Guajira. Despite being eight months pregnant, she was attacked by an armed assailant. Seriously wounded, she was rushed to a medical center in Maicao, where she continues to receive intensive care. In the midst of the tragedy, her baby girl, Salomé, was born prematurely via emergency cesarean. Miraculously, the newborn is stable and has become a powerful symbol of hope for the family. As of now, Catherin’s condition remains critical, and she is under strict medical observation as she battles to survive. Authorities are investigating the attack, considering hypotheses such as a possible settling of scores or a personal conflict. The case is still ongoing.

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Colombia 27-year-old psychologist Catherin Paola Torres remains in a critical fight for her life after being shot on the night of March 22 while speaking with her mother on the terrace of her home in the Venezuela neighborhood of Uribia, La Guajira. Despite being eight months pregnant, she was attacked by an armed assailant. Seriously wounded, she was rushed to a medical center in Maicao, where she continues to receive intensive care. In the midst of the tragedy, her baby girl, Salomé, was born prematurely via emergency cesarean. Miraculously, the newborn is stable and has become a powerful symbol of hope for the family. As of now, Catherin’s condition remains critical, and she is under strict medical observation as she battles to survive. Authorities are investigating the attack, considering hypotheses such as a possible settling of scores or a personal conflict. The case is still ongoing.

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Members of Los Chapitos are reporting over radio that one of their leaders, Aureliano Guzmán Loera, better known as El Guano and brother of El Chapo, has been captured. According to the reports, the Culiacán airport has been cordoned off, and the detainee is being transferred to Mexico City. Official confirmation is still pending.

Members of Los Chapitos are reporting over radio that one of their leaders, Aureliano Guzmán Loera, better known as El Guano and brother of El Chapo, has been captured. According to the reports, the Culiacán airport has been cordoned off, and the detainee is being transferred to Mexico City. Official confirmation is still pending.

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Puerto Rican singer Anuel AA has recently been spotted in Mexico, where he performed corridos dedicated to criminal organizations and was seen associating with figures linked to drug trafficking. In recent days, he posed alongside Mexican corrido singer Luis R Conriquez while performing a song dedicated to the CJNG (Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación). Anuel also delivered a performance featuring a corrido in honor of El Mencho, the CJNG leader, and was photographed armed with rifles in the company of alleged advisors. In one widely circulated image, he appears alongside Chiricuazo—a former hitman for the Cártel del Noreste (CDN)—and Makako, a YouTuber reportedly tied to the Chapiza faction.

Puerto Rican singer Anuel AA has recently been spotted in Mexico, where he performed corridos dedicated to criminal organizations and was seen associating with figures linked to drug trafficking. In recent days, he posed alongside Mexican corrido singer Luis R Conriquez while performing a song dedicated to the CJNG (Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación). Anuel also delivered a performance featuring a corrido in honor of El Mencho, the CJNG leader, and was photographed armed with rifles in the company of alleged advisors. In one widely circulated image, he appears alongside Chiricuazo—a former hitman for the Cártel del Noreste (CDN)—and Makako, a YouTuber reportedly tied to the Chapiza faction.

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La Mayiza / MF apprehends a rival in Sinaloa.

La Mayiza / MF apprehends a rival in Sinaloa.

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Mexican fashion brand Barragán has ignited backlash with the launch of a jacket directly inspired by the one Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán was wearing when he was first arrested in 1993. The piece, part of a new collection, features a deliberate red stain on the inner lining and was promoted with an AI-generated video depicting a youthful El Chapo in a setting that mimics the Altiplano maximum-security prison. Social media reactions have been sharply divided: many users condemn the brand for glorifying organized crime and profiting off the image of a man responsible for thousands of deaths, while others defend it as a provocative commentary on, or simply a savvy play into, Mexico’s narco-aesthetic. The jacket’s primary reference is the iconic 1993 arrest photograph of Guzmán Loera, an image that has long been mythologized in Mexican popular culture. As of now, Barragán has not released an official statement addressing the controversy.

Mexican fashion brand Barragán has ignited backlash with the launch of a jacket directly inspired by the one Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán was wearing when he was first arrested in 1993. The piece, part of a new collection, features a deliberate red stain on the inner lining and was promoted with an AI-generated video depicting a youthful El Chapo in a setting that mimics the Altiplano maximum-security prison. Social media reactions have been sharply divided: many users condemn the brand for glorifying organized crime and profiting off the image of a man responsible for thousands of deaths, while others defend it as a provocative commentary on, or simply a savvy play into, Mexico’s narco-aesthetic. The jacket’s primary reference is the iconic 1993 arrest photograph of Guzmán Loera, an image that has long been mythologized in Mexican popular culture. As of now, Barragán has not released an official statement addressing the controversy.

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Dominican kidnapped in Mexico was forced to dig his own grave before being executed. Daniel Cabreja, originally from Monte Plata province, Dominican Republic, was killed in Mexico after being held hostage for two months. According to family members, the kidnappers demanded $100,000 for his release; when the payment was not made, Cabreja was forced to dig his own grave and later died from a gunshot.

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Dominican kidnapped in Mexico was forced to dig his own grave before being executed. Daniel Cabreja, originally from Monte Plata province, Dominican Republic, was killed in Mexico after being held hostage for two months. According to family members, the kidnappers demanded $100,000 for his release; when the payment was not made, Cabreja was forced to dig his own grave and later died from a gunshot.

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Chaos continues to spread across Mexico after the death of El Mencho.

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Chaos continues to spread across Mexico after the death of El Mencho.

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In Llavallol, Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires, Argentina, a woman survived a point-blank shooting by hitmen in a mafia attack linked to a drug trafficking dispute. The assailants, while firing, referenced "the Peruvian Jesús," a notorious drug boss with a criminal history in Peru. The victim, allegedly kidnapped over a debt, sustained severe injuries but survived. The attack is part of an escalating drug war, as the Peruvian Jesús seeks to dominate Greater Buenos Aires by displacing rival gangs.

In Llavallol, Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires, Argentina, a woman survived a point-blank shooting by hitmen in a mafia attack linked to a drug trafficking dispute. The assailants, while firing, referenced "the Peruvian Jesús," a notorious drug boss with a criminal history in Peru. The victim, allegedly kidnapped over a debt, sustained severe injuries but survived. The attack is part of an escalating drug war, as the Peruvian Jesús seeks to dominate Greater Buenos Aires by displacing rival gangs.

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The Venezuelan military released footage showcasing its F-16 jets soaring over a U.S. destroyer.

The Venezuelan military released footage showcasing its F-16 jets soaring over a U.S. destroyer.

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In Alajuela, Costa Rica, two armed men tried to pull off a robbery on a driver.....big mistake. A black car suddenly stopped on a bridge, and the suspects jumped out, guns drawn, targeting the vehicle behind them. But the driver was quicker on the draw: he pulled his own firearm and opened fire first through the window.

In Alajuela, Costa Rica, two armed men tried to pull off a robbery on a driver.....big mistake. A black car suddenly stopped on a bridge, and the suspects jumped out, guns drawn, targeting the vehicle behind them. But the driver was quicker on the draw: he pulled his own firearm and opened fire first through the window.

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This is just one of many reasons why the various cartels have been put on the Foreign Terrorist Organization list.

This is just one of many reasons why the various cartels have been put on the Foreign Terrorist Organization list.

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CJNG sicarios display a portable drone signal jammer (possibly a LZ Tech HDJS) in a video, while sending a message or greeting to another member of the cartel.

CJNG sicarios display a portable drone signal jammer (possibly a LZ Tech HDJS) in a video, while sending a message or greeting to another member of the cartel.

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Members of the CDN patrolling somewhere in the state of Tamaulipas or Nuevo León.

Members of the CDN patrolling somewhere in the state of Tamaulipas or Nuevo León.

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At least 26 people have been killed, including a pregnant woman, amid a widespread surge of retaliatory violence across Mexico following the death of notorious drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias "El Mencho", leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

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At least 26 people have been killed, including a pregnant woman, amid a widespread surge of retaliatory violence across Mexico following the death of notorious drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias "El Mencho", leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

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El Mayo's forces are steadily advancing through Sinaloa. In the Elota municipality, they're methodically clearing out rural hamlets surrounding La Cruz, a town still predominantly held by Los Chapitos. Sources say El Mayo's crew is enforcing fresh rules in freshly seized areas: they're disarming local gang leaders by seizing all firearms, which can now only be possessed with official permission. Meanwhile, in Culiacán, Uber has been greenlit to resume operations, previously outlawed under Los Chapitos amid paranoia that drivers were spying for El Mayo's side.

El Mayo's forces are steadily advancing through Sinaloa. In the Elota municipality, they're methodically clearing out rural hamlets surrounding La Cruz, a town still predominantly held by Los Chapitos. Sources say El Mayo's crew is enforcing fresh rules in freshly seized areas: they're disarming local gang leaders by seizing all firearms, which can now only be possessed with official permission. Meanwhile, in Culiacán, Uber has been greenlit to resume operations, previously outlawed under Los Chapitos amid paranoia that drivers were spying for El Mayo's side.

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In the Residencial del Lago area, SEDENA forces opened fire on a CDS/CH armored vehicle using long-range weapons and a Browning machine gun mounted on a DN-XI.

In the Residencial del Lago area, SEDENA forces opened fire on a CDS/CH armored vehicle using long-range weapons and a Browning machine gun mounted on a DN-XI.

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Reports confirm that Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", the longtime leader and founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of Mexico's most powerful and violent criminal organizations, was killed on February 22, 2026, during a Mexican military operation in the state of Jalisco (specifically in areas like Tapalpa or nearby strongholds). This is a major development, described as one of the most significant blows to organized crime in Mexico since the capture of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. El Mencho had a $15 million U.S. bounty on his head and led the CJNG's expansion into fentanyl trafficking, extortion, fuel theft, and widespread violence. The announcement has triggered immediate and intense retaliation from CJNG elements, leading to widespread chaos across multiple states: Narcobloqueos(road blockades with burning vehicles), fires (including reports of incidents near a Costco in Puerto Vallarta), and clashes. Violence reported in states including Jalisco, Michoacán, Colima, Guanajuato, Nayarit, Guerrero, Aguascalientes, and Tamaulipas. Disruptions at airports (e.g., evacuations and active shooter reports at Guadalajara International Airport, though some official statements claim operations continue normally). Red alerts, shelter-in-place advisories (including from the U.S. Embassy for American citizens in affected areas), event cancellations, and prison breaks in some reports. Overloaded security forces dealing with spikes on roads, armed groups, and general unrest as cartel members react to the leadership vacuum. This level of immediate backlash is typical after the death of a major cartel figure, as factions move to assert control, settle scores, or deter further government actions. Authorities have not released full official details yet (some confirmations come from anonymous federal sources or media like AP, Milenio, El Universal, and others), and the situation remains fluid with ongoing operations. The U.S. has welcomed the news, with statements noting it's a win against drug trafficking networks affecting both countries. Expect potential power struggles within CJNG or rival groups in the coming days/weeks, which could escalate or shift violence patterns.

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Reports confirm that Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", the longtime leader and founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of Mexico's most powerful and violent criminal organizations, was killed on February 22, 2026, during a Mexican military operation in the state of Jalisco (specifically in areas like Tapalpa or nearby strongholds). This is a major development, described as one of the most significant blows to organized crime in Mexico since the capture of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. El Mencho had a $15 million U.S. bounty on his head and led the CJNG's expansion into fentanyl trafficking, extortion, fuel theft, and widespread violence. The announcement has triggered immediate and intense retaliation from CJNG elements, leading to widespread chaos across multiple states: Narcobloqueos(road blockades with burning vehicles), fires (including reports of incidents near a Costco in Puerto Vallarta), and clashes. Violence reported in states including Jalisco, Michoacán, Colima, Guanajuato, Nayarit, Guerrero, Aguascalientes, and Tamaulipas. Disruptions at airports (e.g., evacuations and active shooter reports at Guadalajara International Airport, though some official statements claim operations continue normally). Red alerts, shelter-in-place advisories (including from the U.S. Embassy for American citizens in affected areas), event cancellations, and prison breaks in some reports. Overloaded security forces dealing with spikes on roads, armed groups, and general unrest as cartel members react to the leadership vacuum. This level of immediate backlash is typical after the death of a major cartel figure, as factions move to assert control, settle scores, or deter further government actions. Authorities have not released full official details yet (some confirmations come from anonymous federal sources or media like AP, Milenio, El Universal, and others), and the situation remains fluid with ongoing operations. The U.S. has welcomed the news, with statements noting it's a win against drug trafficking networks affecting both countries. Expect potential power struggles within CJNG or rival groups in the coming days/weeks, which could escalate or shift violence patterns.

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Armed clash erupts in the rugged mountains of Guadalupe y Calvo, Chihuahua, pitting rival cartel factions against each other.

Armed clash erupts in the rugged mountains of Guadalupe y Calvo, Chihuahua, pitting rival cartel factions against each other.

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Videos

Hitmen from La Chapiza have shared a video showing the corpse of one of La Mayiza's sicarios after an intense confrontation in Sinaloa.
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