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Families Uncover Grim Evidence of Missing Loved Ones at Abandoned Cartel Site in Jalisco

MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Authorities in Jalisco state have recently uncovered hundreds of clothing items and bone fragments at a site once utilized for cartel operations, highlighting glaring deficiencies in initial crime scene investigations. This latest finding at a ranch in Teuchitlan, roughly 60 kilometers from Guadalajara, marks a chilling yet not uncommon spectacle in a country grappling with over 120,000 missing persons, according to Mexico’s official registry. The search, led by the Jalisco Search …

Mexico Seeks U.S. Extradition of Alleged Cartel Leader for Role in Journalist’s Murder

Mexico City, Mexico — Mexican authorities have requested the extradition of Damaso Lopez Serrano, the alleged mastermind behind the 2017 assassination of journalist Javier Valdez. Lopez Serrano, nicknamed “Mini Lic”, was apprehended in Virginia on drug trafficking charges, involving the potent opioid fentanyl. Lopez Serrano, a reputed former high-ranking member of the notorious Sinaloa Cartel, is the son of Damaso Lopez Nunez. Following the arrest of the cartel’s infamous leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, a …

Local Radio Host Murdered Amid Ongoing Drug Cartel Violence in Michoacán, Mexico

Uruapan, Mexico — A widely respected radio journalist was fatally shot in western Mexico on Tuesday, authorities confirmed, highlighting once again the pervasive dangers faced by media professionals in the region. Mauricio Cruz Solis, who was a prominent voice on Uruapan’s La Poderosa radio station and contributed to the Minuto x Minuto news outlet, was attacked in the city center of Uruapan, a city in the violence-plagued state of Michoacán. An additional individual sustained injuries …

Newly Elected Mayor of Chilpancingo Assassinated After Just Six Days in Office Amidst Ongoing Drug Cartel Violence

Chilpancingo, Mexico – Tensions rise in the southwestern city of Chilpancingo following the shocking murder of newly inaugurated Mayor Alejandro Arcos, less than a week after he assumed office in a region rife with drug cartel violence. Governor Evelyn Salgado of Guerrero spoke of the community’s deep mourning and outrage over the incident, which underscores the pervasive challenges local leaders face in the battle against organized crime. The city of approximately 280,000 has long been …

Continuing Tragedy in Guanajuato: Six from Two Families Slain at Construction Site Amidst Escalating Cartel War

YURIRIA, Mexico — In a violent spate that marks the latest chapter of unrest in Guanajuato, six individuals from two families were tragically killed, officials confirmed this past Wednesday. The incident, part of a grim series of family-targeted massacres, underscores the brutal escalation of cartel warfare that continues to grip the region. Located in one of Mexico’s most embattled states, the killings took place at a construction site in Yuriria, where victims, including a woman …

Rising Violence in Guerrero Claims Another Mayor’s Life Amid Escalating Cartel Turmoil

Malinaltepec, Mexico — Acacio Flores, the mayor of the small town of Malinaltepec in southern Mexico’s state of Guerrero, has been found slain, marking yet another violent incident in a region tormented by persistent cartel violence. The official announcement of Flores’ homicide comes just days after Salvador Villalba Flores, another local mayor elected in the recent June polls, was also killed in the same state. Authorities reported that Flores’ body was discovered with a gunshot …

Sinaloa Cartel Suspected in Fatal Miami Area Hotel Incident in 2022

Miami, Florida – Authorities in Miami are investigating a fatal incident at a local hotel that occurred in 2022. According to police reports, a man was found dead in his hotel room, sparking concerns of potential ties to the Sinaloa Cartel. The victim, who has not been identified, was discovered with apparent signs of foul play, leading law enforcement to suspect the involvement of the notorious criminal organization. The hotel in question has been cooperating …

Murdered Men Found in the Mojave Desert Linked to Marijuana Dispute and Possible Cartel Activity

San Bernardino County, California – Five men have been taken into custody following a brutal multiple homicide in a desolate area of the Mojave Desert, where six men were shot to death, with four of them also suffering severe burns during the incident. The bodies of the victims were left scattered throughout the remote desert landscape. Investigators have pointed to a marijuana-related dispute as the suspected motive behind the violence, with potential ties to cartel …

El Chapo’s Son Violent Takedown – Raid Leaves 30 Dead – Mexican Cartel Leader Ovidio Guzmán Captured

Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Mexican authorities engaged in a bloody battle in an attempt to capture Ovidio Guzmán, the son of notorious Mexican drug cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán. The intense fighting erupted on Jan. 5, 2023, resulting in 30 deaths, including 10 military personnel and one Culiacan police officer. At least 17 police officers and 35 military personnel were wounded in the running shoot-outs. The battle in Culiacan was part of a series …