Sinaloa
El Mencho's Death Could Reshape Alliance Between Jalisco Cartel and Los Chapitos, Experts Say
Following the death of El Mencho on Feb. 22, experts say Los Chapitos could lose access to key resources needed to sustain the conflict.
Workers Of Canadian Mining Company Dispute Mexican Authority's Claim That Killed Workers Were Mistaken For Opposing Cartel Faction
Colleagues of the workers of a Canadian mining company who were abducted and killed in Sinaloa disputed the claim of a top Mexican government official about the cause of the incident.
Mexican Navy Dismantles 10 Criminal Camps as Search for Missing Sinaloa Workers Drags On
The camps appear to be part of the infrastructure used by organized crime, adding weight to the idea that the workers' disappearance is tied to drug trafficking violence in Sinaloa.
Former Key Sinaloa Cartel Figure 'El Mini Lic' Sentenced to Five Years for Attempted Fentanyl Trafficking
D'amaso López Serrano was once an influential figure within the Sinaloa cartel due to his father, Dámaso López Núñez, who for years served as the right-hand man of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.
Girlfriend Of Canadian Mining Company Worker Kidnapped in Sinaloa Heard Him Get Taken By Cartel On The Phone
According to testimony from Damaris Osorio, cousin of Pablo Osorio Sánchez, a 26-year-old civil engineer, he was at a bus stop along the Durango-Mazatlán highway waiting for transportation to the Concordia area when he was kidnapped.
Mexican Authorities Detain 'Radio 13,' An Alleged Cartel Operative Suspected Of Shooting Lawmakers In Sinaloa
Deputies Elizabeth Montoya and Sergio Torres were traveling in a vehicle accompanied by two bodyguards on Jan. 28 when they were attacked by a group of armed civilians.
Alleged Drone Attack Destroys Ranch Linked to Aureliano Guzmán, Older Brother of 'El Chapo'
Mexican media reported a fire at a ranch located in the community of La Tuna, in the municipality of Badiraguato, Sinaloa, an area historically linked to drug trafficking and, in particular, the Sinaloa cartel.
10 Workers Of a Canadian Miner Abducted In Sinaloa: 'Security Response Teams Are Actively Engaged'
10 Canadian miners have been abducted in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, authorities confirmed.
Mexican Government Deploys Over 1,500 Soldiers To Sinaloa After Lawmakers Were Shot
The deployment comes just days after two local lawmakers from the Movimiento Ciudadano party were injured Jan. 28 in an armed attack in Culiacán. The shooting left three people wounded.
Cartel Expert Says Recent Arrests and Killings in Iván Archivaldo Guzmán's Inner Circle Were Ordered by the Chapitos Leader
According to reports, Iván Archivaldo himself allegedly ordered the handover of his father-in-law, brother-in-law, and his right-hand man and head of security after detecting betrayals and information leaks within his inner circle
New Drone Strike Targets Public Office In Sinaloa As Explosive Attacks By Cartels Surge
A new drone attack took place at a city hall warehouse in Sinaloa as such attacks by criminal organizations surge in Mexico, according to a new report.
Cartel Turf Wars Drive Sinaloa Femicides to Their Highest Level in the Last Decade
Citizen groups and Sinaloa-based collectives argue that the high number of femicide victims is not simply a coincidence, but directly tied to the wave of violence unleashed by the ongoing turf wars in the state.
U.S. Renews Push to Capture Two Remaining 'El Chapo' Sons After Joaquín Guzmán López's Guilty Plea
Officials said the effort to capture the remaining sons of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán remains ongoing, noting that Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar and his brother Jesús Alfredo are now top priorities for U.S. law enforcement.
Joaquín Guzmán López, Son of 'El Chapo,' Confesses to Kidnapping 'El Mayo' Zambada When Pleading Guilty Before a U.S. Court
During the hearing, Guzmán López also admitted for the first time that he lured Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada into his own kidnapping by claiming he needed help settling a dispute.
Alleged Fentanyl Trafficker Charged With Narco Terrorism Killed By Mexican Forces In Sinaloa
An alleged fentanyl trafficker charged with narco terrorism and money laundering by the U.S. Department of Justice was killed by Mexican forces in Sinaloa, according to a new report.
A Decade After Meeting El Chapo, Kate Del Castillo Remembers Her Infamous Meeting With El Chapo: "It Feels Like It Was Yesterday"
The Mexican actress made headlines in 2015 when she organized an interview with the notorious drug lord, conducted by American actor Sean Penn.
Another Influencer Killed In Mexico: 'El Jerry' Shot To Death In Sinaloa
Mexican influencer "El Jerry" has become the latest internet personality to be killed in Mexico, according to a new report.
Inside the Legal Negotiations Between 7 Mexican Narcos and the United States Government
After the arrests and extraditions of several key figures in the world of Mexican organized crime, many are negotiating with the American government for lighter sentences.
Mexican President Sheinbaum Unveils 'Peace and Justice Plan' for Michoacán After Mayor's Killing
The killing of Carlos Manzo, mayor of Uruapan, Michoacán, has sparked outrage among residents of the state, many of whom have voiced frustration with the security strategy of Gov. Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla's administration.
There's a New 'El Chapo' in Mexico: Meet El Chapo Isidro, trained by, 'El Señor de los Cielos', and Was He Captured?
Rumors swept across Mexico overnight after a violent federal operation left thirteen alleged gunmen dead in the Sinaloan municipality of Guasave, long known as the stronghold of Fausto Isidro Meza Flores, the drug lord better known as "El Chapo Isidro."
Mexican Officials Arrest Another Los Gigios Member in Sonora, Group Tied to La Mayiza Faction
The arrest of Martín de Jesús "N" is the second this month by federal forces targeting members of Los Gigios. Earlier in October, authorities captured the Nogales plaza boss for La Mayiza, a Sinaloa Cartel faction loyal to Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Cartel Infighting and Betrayals Escalate, Mexican Authorities Claim In New Report
Heavy losses and La Mayiza's rising dominance have sparked a wave of defections from Los Chapitos, with several operators switching allegiances to join the faction led by Ismael Zambada Sicairos, alias " Mayito Flaco."
Jalisco Cartel–Chapitos Alliance Battles to Maintain Control in Central and Coastal Sinaloa Amid Advance From La Mayiza
The Los Chapitos–CJNG alliance holds central and northwestern coastal areas of Sinaloa, while in the south, including Mazatlán, both factions continue to contest territories.
Turf Wars Between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza Spread Across Sinaloa, Reaching Tourist Hub Mazatlán
Despite being nearly 140 miles south of where the conflict began, Mazatlán has seen a significant rise in homicides and kidnappings compared with last year, severely impacting the local economy.
Mexican President Sheinbaum's Party Seeks To Ban Songs Glorifying Cartels In Sinaloa
Morena, the political party led by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, is seeking to ban "narcocorridos," songs that glorify cartels, in Sinaloa
War Between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza Forces Hundreds to Flee Former Cartel Haven in Badiraguato
Residents say no authority has moved in to protect them and that the violence continues, making it impossible to know how many people have been killed or disappeared as whole communities remain under threat.
Mexico's Top Security Official Says Homicides in Sinaloa Are 42 Percent Down, But Report Says Claim is Misleading
According to Animal Político, Omar Garcia Harfuch's claim is misleading, as it relies on a narrow timeframe that skews the data presented by federal officials.
La Mayiza Now Controls Most of Sinaloa, With 'Mayito Flaco' Set to Lead Reconfigured Sinaloa Cartel: Report
New reports on the cartel war between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza in northern Mexico suggest a major shift inside the Sinaloa Cartel is taking place
Ongoing Cartel Violence Prompts Sinaloa to Cancel Public Independence Day Celebrations
The decision also led to the cancellation of several concerts that had been scheduled. World-renowned singer Miguel Bosé had been set to perform in Culiacán, but his concert was canceled following the governor's announcement.
Mexican Singer Junior H Threatened by Jalisco Cartel
A banner, commonly known as a narcomanta, appeared near the University of Baja California, suspended over a bridge.