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The Latest Breaking News from Sinaloa

Mexico announces record drug seizure one week after Trump threatens tariffs

Soldiers and marines discover drugs in Sinaloa, while separately authorities arrest more than 5,200 migrants

The Guardian - US

Mexican Authorities Claim Violence in Sinaloa's Capital 'Contained' Despite Persistently High Homicide Rate And Cartel Turf Wars Across The State

Sinaloa ended November with nearly 175 homicides as its ongoing turf war seems to be moving into the outskirts of Culiacan.

Latin Times

Mexico seizes largest ever fentanyl haul days after Trump threat

Tt has been named the biggest catch of opioid in the country’s history

The Independent UK

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Sinaloa Governor Says Hundreds Of Additional Troops Will Be Added to Reinforce Fight Against Cartels

Mexico's Ministry of Defense (SEDENA) also deployed 100 more Special Force units to Sinaloa to conduct surveillance work weeks ago

Latin Times

Mexican Authorities Investigate Reports Plane Throwing Out Explosives in Northern Sinaloa

As turf wars between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza continue, authorities have reported at least 80 homicides in November

Latin Times

Powerful Mexican Cartel Puts Decades-Long Feud Aside To Supports 'Los Chapitos' In Sinaloa Turf War

Both criminal groups had been rivals ever since Alfredo Beltrán Leyva, one of the cartel's co-founders, was captured in 2008

Latin Times

Mexican President Denies Chemistry Students Are Being Recruited By The Sinaloa Cartel To 'Cook' Fentanyl

Claudia Sheinbaum said the only similar scenario she has seen takes place in the fictional American TV series "Breaking Bad"

Latin Times

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Two of Tijuana's Most Prominent Criminal Bosses Pledge Allegiance to 'La Mayiza' Faction Of The Sinaloa Cartel As Turf Wars Rage On

According to a Mexican journalist, "La Rana" and "Aquiles" are the godchildren of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada

Latin Times

The Sinaloa Cartel Is Infiltrating Colleges To Recruit Chemistry Students And Turn Them Into 'Cooks'

The promise of large sums of money in a lucrative but dangerous business are helping cartel operatives succeed in their efforts

Latin Times

Mexico's Biggest Sports Star Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez Pleads With Sinaloa Youth To Leave Cartels

Álvarez and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum also announced that a massive boxing class will be held around Mexico's city squares in 2025

Latin Times

Actor Josh Brolin Makes Shocking Speculation About Sean Penn's Motives For Infamous Meeting with 'El Chapo'

Rolling Stone magazine published Penn's interview with "El Chapo" a few months after the secret meeting took place in Sinaloa

Latin Times

Mexico Sends Dozens of Special Forces Troops To Sinaloa In Bid To Counter Ongoing Cartel Violence

The state of Sinaloa has reported more than 400 homicides due to cartel-related violence since early September

Latin Times

Sinaloa Governor Makes Stunning Admission After Witnesses Say He Met With 'El Mayo' While Fundraising

Recent testimonies accuse Rubén Rocha Moya of looking for Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada's approval to run for governor in 2020

Latin Times

Sinaloa's Schools Now Have Updated Emergency Protocols as Cartel-Related Violence Rages On

Out of the 992 registered educational institutions in Culiacán, 111 of them reman closed due to cartel activity

Latin Times

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Sinaloa's Ministry of Public Safety Says At Least 99 Police Officers Denied to Undergo a 'Trust Test'

Sinaloa's minister of public safety, Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, said most tests will take place between November and December

Latin Times

Mexican Navy Captures 'El Pelón,' The Leader of an Armed Wing Loyal to Sinaloa Cartel Faction 'Los Chapitos'

Authorities say "El Pelón" was using Culiacán as a hiding place and to coordinate attacks against rival groups

Latin Times

The U.S. Thought The Arrest Of 'El Mayo' Zambada Would Deal a Blow To Cartels; It Set Sinaloa Ablaze Instead

The region has experienced a significant rise in homicides, with around 400 deaths reported over the past two months

Latin Times

Clash Between Military Personnel and Members of 'Los Chapitos' Leads to 14 Arrests South of Culiacán

In Sinaloa, military personnel including the Army, Navy and National Guard arrested 266 individuals with cartel links in 2023

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Latin Times

Regional Sinaloa Cartel Leader 'El Tony' is Arrested by Mexican Authorities

"El Tony" was arrested along with three other gang members in an operation conducted by Mexico's Ministry of National Defense (SEDENA)

Latin Times

U.S. and Canada Update Travel Advisory For Those Traveling to Sinaloa Due to Ongoing Cartel Violence

Latin Times

U.S. Ambassador To Mexico' Calls The Country's Security Policy a 'Failure, Blames It On AMLO's Lack Of Cooperation

"Coordination failed in the last year, in great part because the previous president did not want to receive help from the United States" said Ken Salazar

Latin Times

'La Alemana,' Regional Leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, Is Captured In Mexico

Authorities said "La Alemana" had an active arrest warrant since 2021. She stands accused of unlawful possession of firearms and crimes against public health

Latin Times

Top Member of Sinaloa Cartel Faction 'El Güero Chompas' Captured After Clash With Mexican Troops

"El Güero Chompas" is linked to the October 2023 homicide of Mario Martínez Martínez, director of public security in San Quintín, Tijuana

Latin Times

Former Top Police Officer Suspected of Having Links to Sinaloa Cartel Found Dead in Culiacán

Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, Sinaloa's secretary of public security, said authorities will open an investigation due to the high profile of the victim

Latin Times

Mexican Drug Cartels Are Using Social Media to Distribute Drugs, Collect Payments and to Recruit New Members

According to the 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment, Mexican drug cartels have extended its reach into nearly 50 countries worldwide

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