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The FBI successfully apprehended Gregory Henderson Jr., a fugitive with alleged ties to the Sinaloa Cartel, just three days after he was added to the agency's Ten Most Wanted list for drug trafficking.
The Sinaloa Cartel has claimed responsibility for the killing of 10 men in Zacatecas, Mexico, with bodies found hung from a bridge, spreading fear and reviving extortion concerns across various sectors.
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, one of the founders of the Sinaloa cartel, has been sentenced to life in a US prison without parole. He was also ordered to pay $15 billion in restitution for his role in drug trafficking and murders.
Zhidong, known as 'Brother Wang,' arrived in Mexico to work in industry after studying Spanish, later becoming a crucial link between Chinese chemists and clandestine Mexican laboratories for the Sinaloa cartel. He maintains his innocence and awaits trial.
Authorities are following the trail of Mauro Alberto Núñez Ojeda, known as 'El Jando,' a trusted pilot for Los Chapitos, who is suspected of flying the plane that transported Sinaloa Cartel boss El Mayo Zambada to the US two years ago.
An internal conflict within the Sinaloa cartel, specifically between the 'Los Chapitos' and 'Los Mayos' factions, is reportedly undermining efforts by Mexican President Sheinbaum to appease former US President Trump. An International Crisis Group report highlights the social and political consequences of this violence and its influence on bilateral relations.
Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, the former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, is serving a life sentence in a US prison. In 13 letters addressed to the presiding judge, he describes suffering from severe physical and psychological exhaustion.
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned six Ethereum addresses due to their ties with the Sinaloa Cartel.
Reports concerning the CIA's potential involvement in the murder of a mid-level Sinaloa Cartel operative are reportedly deepening the binational security crisis between the US and Mexico.
Mexico saw an 11.9% increase in international visitors in March, even as the security operation to capture Sinaloa Cartel leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes led to widespread travel cancellations.
The Pentagon announced plans to withdraw 5,000 US soldiers from Germany, a move that has drawn criticism from influential Republicans in Congress and surprised local German communities. The decision could potentially be blocked by Congress, though details of the plan are emerging.
Global oil prices surged to their highest levels since 2022, nearing $125 a barrel, amid reports that the US is considering new military scenarios and a potential multi-month blockade of Iranian ports.
Authorities in Maputo, Mozambique, announced the arrest of three individuals strongly suspected of involvement in international drug trafficking, document forgery, and criminal association, claiming to have stopped the Sinaloa Cartel.
An Arizona firearms dealer has been indicted on charges of allegedly supplying weapons to two Mexican drug cartels, CJNG and Sinaloa Cartel, both designated as foreign terrorist organizations.
Omar Oswaldo Torres, the leader of the Los Mayos faction of the Sinaloa criminal network, was detained in the raid.
The US government has offered a $10 million reward for the capture of Sinaloa Cartel boss brothers, following a recent operation against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
The United States has offered a $10 million reward for information leading to the capture of brothers Rene and Alfonso Arsat Garcia, leaders of the Mexican Sinaloa cartel.
The Mexican city of Culiacán has turned into a war zone due to an internal conflict within the Sinaloa cartel, marked by brutal violence, fentanyl trafficking, and civilian suffering.
The city of Culiacán in northern Mexico is experiencing a surge in violence as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control, turning the area into a war zone.
Alleged Sinaloa Cartel leader Fidel Felix-Ochoa faces life in prison after appearing in federal court on charges of funneling fentanyl into the U.S.
The FBI has announced a $1 million reward for information leading to the capture of a gang leader accused of running a brutal dog-fighting network and selling drugs for the Sinaloa cartel.
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, the notorious leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, has been sentenced to life in prison by a US court and ordered to pay $15 billion in drug trafficking profits. Zambada, who had been an elusive figure for decades, apologized in court and urged younger generations not to follow his path.
He read his remarks in Spanish from a piece of paper, coughed several times, and appeared emotionless as his sentence was confirmed
Mexico continues to suspect FBI involvement in the capture of Sinaloa cartel founder and 'El Chapo's' son two years ago in El Paso, Texas, despite Washington's denials.
Former US ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, states in his memoir that no US agent traveled on the plane that transported Sinaloa Cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada, a claim that has drawn criticism from the Mexican government.
The DEA has named the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG as its top priorities in the fight against fentanyl, with the agency's administrator declaring a pursuit of a 'fentanyl-free America'.
Authorities have arrested Gabriel Nicolás Martínez, known as "Gabito" or "El 80," a regional boss of the Sinaloa Cartel's "Menores" faction, in connection with the kidnapping and homicide of ten individuals linked to Canadian mining company Vizsla Silver.
US sanctions have been imposed on an alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl network, with targets including a restaurant in Chihuahua, Mexico.
A CNN report alleged that the CIA "facilitated" the assassination of a Sinaloa Cartel operative in Mexico, prompting strong denials from both US and Mexican officials. Both governments rejected claims of a secret US assassination campaign against cartels, despite the report detailing CIA involvement in deadly attacks.
Mexican Senator Lilly Téllez has accused President Sheinbaum's government of protecting alleged "narco-politicians" following a US cartel indictment that implicated individuals with ties to the Sinaloa Cartel.
US authorities have indicted the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state and other officials on drug trafficking charges. Mexican presidential candidate Claudia Sheinbaum has questioned the evidence and stated Mexico will not extradite the governor without 'irrefutable' proof, announcing an investigation into the claims.
The US State Department is implementing stricter visa restrictions on individuals working on behalf of US adversaries.
Two alleged members of the Sinaloa Cartel were killed on Saturday when the vehicle they were traveling in exploded on the Mexico City-Pachuca highway in México state. The post Vehicle explodes on…
Firearms recently sold in the US are increasingly being traced to Arizona and linked to the ongoing conflict within Mexico's powerful Sinaloa cartel, contributing to the bloodshed.
The Mexican Navy killed at least 11 suspected members of the Sinaloa drug cartel during a security operation in northern Mexico, where naval personnel were attacked upon arrival at the location and returned fire. The daughter of one of the cartel leaders was also found.
US authorities have offered a total of $10 million in rewards for information leading to the arrest or conviction of two leaders of the Mexican Sinaloa cartel.
US officials have indicted high-ranking Sinaloa Cartel brothers, accusing them of trafficking fentanyl as a 'Weapon of Mass Destruction' and facing terrorism charges in a new federal indictment.
Culiacán in northern Mexico has seen a surge in violence as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control, turning the city into a 'war zone'.
The Mexican actor will play the drug lord in a production that will tell the story of the leader of the Sinaloa Cartel from his wife’s perspective
A fifth defendant linked to a meth trafficking ring tied to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel was convicted in Minnesota after a six-day federal trial.
The head of the Bosnian parliament controversially compared East Sarajevo to a state plagued by the world's most dangerous drug cartels, specifically mentioning Mexico's Sinaloa. This comparison has sparked significant debate.
The sentence imposed on 'El Mayo' Zambada certifies the demise of the original Sinaloa Cartel, the criminal organization he co-led with 'El Chapo' Guzmán, known for its violence and instability.
Two years after the kidnapping and transfer of drug lord El Mayo Zambada to the US, the Sinaloa Cartel faction war triggered by his capture continues, albeit somewhat muted, resurfacing recently as a political rift.
Mexico has launched an investigation into whether the US misrepresented its involvement in the capture and secretive transfer of top Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada García from Mexican territory in 2024, with the former US ambassador denying allegations of lying about the US role.
A marine was killed when his patrol was ambushed by a Sinaloa Cartel faction near Mazatlán, followed by a subsequent clash 180 kilometers north that resulted in the deaths of 10 criminals.
Mexican security chief Omar García Harfuch has confirmed an alliance between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and Los Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel. Under this pact, El Mencho, leader of CJNG, reportedly provided funding and personnel resources to the Guzmán faction, an agreement previously indicated by the DEA, videos, and Google Maps.
Reports claim that the Sinaloa cartel used coded words to open checkpoints, had police arrest rivals, and involved armed gang members in raids, suggesting state complicity.
Gerardo Merida Sanchez, a former security chief for the Sinaloa cartel in Mexico, has been arrested in Arizona and transferred to New York on alleged cartel ties.
Two individuals have been charged with trafficking 260 pounds of methamphetamine to New Jersey, with authorities accusing one of the men of being associated with the Sinaloa Cartel.
Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, the former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, has sent another letter from his U.S. prison, where he is serving a life sentence, blaming the Mexican government for violent crimes and requesting extradition.
Iran's Supreme Leader signaled plans to maintain control of the Strait of Hormuz and warned of a 'painful response' if the US renews attacks. Iran also expressed readiness for diplomacy if the US ends 'maritime piracy'.
Senator Marco Rubio has introduced a measure to restrict visas for 75 family members and associates of the Sinaloa cartel, aiming to protect Americans from "narco-terrorists." This initiative targets individuals linked to the powerful drug cartel.
Laurence Gray, owner of Grips By Larry, has been indicted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona on charges related to selling multiple semi-automatic rifles, a machine gun, and pistols to members of the CJNG and Sinaloa Cartels.
At least eleven people, reportedly members of the Sinaloa cartel, were killed in Mexico during the arrest of a drug lord, according to the Mexican government.
Former President Donald Trump's recent statements about potential 'surgical strikes' against drug cartels in Mexico have created fear and geopolitical tension in the northern state of Sinaloa. As Washington escalates its rhetoric, questions arise about the likelihood of the White House bombing cartels.
US offers $10 million for capture of brothers said to lead Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel in Tijuana AP News
The United States government has announced a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of key leaders of Mexico's notorious Sinaloa Cartel.
Culiacán in northern Mexico has seen a surge in violence as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control.
Mexico's drug war rages as powerful cartels, inspired by Pablo Escobar's model, battle for dominance. The Sinaloa Cartel and the aggressive Jalisco New Generation Cartel lead the charge, controlling vast territories and fueling violence. Older groups like the Gulf Cartel and Los Zetas have weakened, leaving a landscape of shifting alliances and brutal power struggles.