Sinaloa
CJNG + Los Chapitos: Mexico's Most Dangerous Narcos Are Signaling a Terrifying Alliance
A video shared across social media platforms this week has ignited alarm as it seems to be a public show of unity between two of the country's deadliest criminal organizations, the Sinaloa Cartel Los Chapitos and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
U.S. Treasury Department Reveals 'Los Chapitos' Money-Laundering Network in Mazatlán
In the wake of the sanctions issued by the U.S. against 'Los Chapitos,' government officials discovered a money laundering network linked to the group.
Sinaloa Cartel Controls Most Clandestine Drug Labs in Guatemala, Authorities Say
Guatemalan authorities say the Sinaloa Cartel, with support from local gangs, controls most of the clandestine drug laboratories in the country that produce synthetic drugs
Manhunt for 'El Perris' Comes to an End as Mexican Authorities Kill Chapitos Lieutenant in Sinaloa
In early 2024, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) named him a key figure in the cartel's fentanyl trafficking operations and offered a $1 million reward for information leading to his capture
Three Bodies, Human Remains Found in Septic Tanks at Suspected Cartel Site in Sinaloa
A volunteer search group found three bodies dumped in septic tanks in Sinaloa, exposing a gruesome method allegedly used by cartels to dispose of victims.
Drug-Smuggling Cat? Feline Busted Sneaking Narcotics into Costa Rica Prison
Prison guards at Costa Rica's Pococí Penitentiary found a cat with marijuana and heroin attached to their body.
Mexican Band at Center of 'Narco' Music Scandal Compares Itself to The Beatles
At a recent court appearance, a spokesperson for the band wore a Beatles shirt to make a statement about government persecution of musicians.
ICE Celebrates Takedown of Three Drug Labs in Sinaloa, Lauds Working Along Mexican Authorities
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that three clandestine drug laboratories were dismantled in Sinaloa during an operation on Wednesday.
Who is Griselda Lopez, El Chapo Guzman's Ex-Wife Who Turned Herself into US Custody with Her Family?
The ex-wife of the notorious drug lord is also the mother of his children, who currently run the Los Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa cartel.
Crossing of 'El Chapo' Guzmán Relatives Into U.S. Raises Questions About Rift Within 'Chapitos' Cartel
The surrender of several relatives of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán to U.S. authorities may indicate a rift within the family leading the powerful cartel
Sinaloa Community Mourns Girls Killed in Shooting And Demands Answers: 'Their Wings Were Cut'
Students, parents and staff at the Rafael Ramírez Elementary School in Sinaloa held a tribute this week for two young girls killed in a recent shooting in Badiraguato
Relative Of Young Girls Killed In Sinaloa Says They Were Executed By The Military, Not Caught in Crossfire
A relative of the two Sinaloa girls killed this week is disputing the version giving by Mexican officials, claiming their description of the incident doesn't match what actually happened
Two Young Girls Killed in Sinaloa Ambush as Cartel Violence Continues
Mexican authorities reported the deaths of two young girls who were caught in the crossfire during an ambush carried out by suspected cartel operatives in Sinaloa
Legendary Mexican Actress and Sinaloa Radio Host Martha de Castro Dead at 82
The Mexican actress was a consistent figure on Mexican radio waves for over 4 decades.
El Mayo Zambada Side Loses Another Battle in the Sinaloa Cartel Civil War Against Los Chapitos with the Arrest of 'El Chuy'
Jesús "Chuy" Guzmán Castro is alleged to be a key figure within the Sinaloa Cartel aligned with the faction loyal to Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
'El Chapo' Guzmán Reportedly Cooperating With U.S. Officials in Case Against 'El Mayo' Zambada in Exchange for Prison Benefits
Former Sinaloa Cartel boss "El Chapo" Guzmán is allegedly providing sensitive information about his former ally "El Mayo" Zambada's operations in exchange for improved prison conditions
Mexican Authorities Seize And Destroy Clandestine Drug Lab Allegedly Used By Los Chapitos To Produce Meth
Federal sources say the clandestine lab in La Palma belonged to Los Chapitos
Volunteer Groups in Mexico Keep Uncovering Human Remains in Clandestine Graves
Volunteer groups continue to uncover clandestine burial sites in the country. 5,698 such places have been discovered between 2006 and 2023
Ex-Sinaloa Cartel Operative Turned Influencer Reveals Details Of Sinaloa Cartel Before Civil War Erupted
A former Sinaloa cartel operative turned YouTube influencer told a Mexican journalist that Los Chapitos and La Mayiza had reached a peace agreement after Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was captured by U.S. authorities last year.
No Codes, No Limits Is The Motto For The Two Sinaloa Cartel Factions Still Fighting For Control in Northern Mexico
On top of the hundreds of homicides, more than 1,300 people have gone missing, according to data from Noroeste
Mexican Cartels Are Using Casinos, to Launder Fentanyl Proceedings In the U.S.
A 2024 report revealed that cartels and associated chemical brokers use front companies, money mules and U.S.-based intermediaries to purchase fentanyl precursor chemicals from Chinese-based suppliers
Alleged Ringleader For Sinaloa Cartel In Baja California 'El 90' Arrested Along With Six Others
Federal authorities in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur have arrested seven individuals linked to the Sinaloa cartel, including the alleged leader of the criminal cell
Five Rehabilitation Centers in Culiacan Shut Down After 'Chapitos' Cartel Attack Leaves 14 Dead
Less than a week after suspected members of "Los Chapitos" faction of the Sinaloa Cartel stormed a rehabilitation center in Culiacán, killing nine people, five such centers in the city have closed due to fears of suffering similar attacks
Mexico Reportedly Plans "Mega Expulsion" of 40 Narcos, Including El Cuini and La Tuta
According to a government source, the operation is a joint effort between Washington and Mexico City. El Cuini is part of CJNG, while La Tuta is part of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's effort to avoid more tariffs for Mexican products in the U.S.
Mexico's Top Security Official Blames 'Los Chapitos' Cartel For Killing Spree On Sinaloa Rehab Centers
Omar García Harfuch, head of of Mexico's Secretariat of Security and Civilian Protection (SSPC), said the attack was aimed at a criminal cell of "La Mayiza," the rival clique of "Los Chapitos."
Marco Rubio Says the Trump Admin Has Taken 'Decisive Action' Against a 'Network of Money Launderers' for the Sinaloa Cartel
Five alleged money launderers for the Sinaloa Cartel were charged with multiple drug trafficking and money laundering offenses.
Two Members of The Fuerzas Especiales Avendaño, An Armed Wing Loyal To 'Los Chapitos,' Arrested in Sinaloa
Members of the National Guard and Mexico's Secretariat of National Defense seized three properties used by a criminal cell to store firearms and drugs
Guatemalan Narco on U.S.' Most Wanted List 'La Chicharra' Captured in Mexico
Aler Baldomero Samayoa Recinos was arrested in the state of Chiapas, Mexico in a joint operation carried out by the American, Mexican, and Guatemalan governments.
U.S. Prosecutors Want to Secure Arrest of 'El Chapo's Son Leading The Sinaloa Cartel Before Striking Plea Deal With Imprisoned Brothers
Ovidio Guzmán López was captured and extradited to the U.S. in September of 2023 while his brother Joaquín was arrested last July
Decomposed Body Found in Culiacán As Homicides as Sinaloa Cartel Turf Wars Rage On
Sinaloa authorities have reported 956 homicide cases since Chapitos and Mayos declared war to each other six months ago