Sinaloa Cartel
This mobile phone was used to take the last photograph of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán following his final arrest. Here is the story of…
How is it possible that Mexico’s most elusive kingpin—a fugitive…
Cartel Insider received an exclusive message from CJNG and Los Chapitos threatening artists who perform at Culiacán’s Palenque and naming Arley Pérez and Panter Bélico. The message, signed “CJNG-JGL,” comes as the concert series prepares its November return. Mica Treviño explains why he takes the warning seriously. The complete Spanish text and an English translation are included.
The Sinaloa Cartel, led by ‘Los Chapitos’ after the capture of ‘El Raton’, reached a truce with Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada to avoid further conflict and seek protection from U.S. authorities. This agreement led to a ceasefire and cooperation against common enemies. The cartel’s internal changes and power dynamics reflect a complex underworld environment.
Canine units discovered PVC tubes containing fentanyl and methamphetamine along a railroad in Sonora. Despite efforts to locate the responsible party, authorities came up empty-handed. This incident is not an isolated case, as similar drug transportation methods have been uncovered in the past. The discovery is part of a larger trend of increased fentanyl trafficking and associated sanctions.
Explore the tale of Gerardo Ortiz’s controversial hit “Dámaso”, a song that won him acclaim but also stirred controversy due to its subject, a notorious Sinaloa Cartel operative.
Discover how SEMAR’s strategic operations thwarted a major drug trafficking route, leading to a landmark cocaine bust in Mexico.
Dive into the harrowing tale of how Culiacán’s security infrastructure is being strategically targeted and destroyed, challenging public safety in 2024.
Explore the 2024 US-Mexico efforts in extraditing key drug lords, bolstering economic ties, and managing migration.
