Cartel Insider Author
Sol Prendido
Sol Prendido officially joined his buddy Mica Treviño at Cartel Insider on June 8, 2024, the day his first post went live on the site. But the connection goes back further than that. Before Cartel Insider, both Sol and Mica contributed at Borderland Beat, where they spent years translating, tracking, and documenting Mexico’s cartel war for English-speaking readers.
Together, they bring roughly 50 years of cartel knowledge, translation work, field awareness, and reporting experience to Cartel Insider.
Sol is Cartel Insider’s linguistic expert. His strength is transcription, translation, and breaking down fast-moving cartel-related media before the context gets buried or twisted. He transcribes and translates videos, messages, statements, and other material coming out of Mexico’s cartel landscape, helping readers understand not just what was said, but what it means.
In this world, a bad translation can change everything. Sol helps make sure Cartel Insider readers get the words, the tone, and the weight behind them.
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Posts by Sol Prendido
Newest reporting and translated updates by Sol.
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Pre-trial Detention Ordered for Morelos Officials Over Alleged Ties to Sinaloa Cartel
Among the Accused Are Mayors, Former Officials, and a Former Municipal Candidate Under Investigation in “Operation Enjambre” A federal judge has ordered pre-trial detention…
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Authorities Arrest 13 Members of ‘La Chapiza’ Following Clash in Sinaloa
In Sinaloa, the Secretariat of the Navy detained 13 alleged members of the Sinaloa Cartel during an operation conducted in the vicinity of the…
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This is How Sevina, an Indigenous Community in Michoacán, is Resisting the CJNG: “As a Father, I’ve Thought About Taking up Arms”
The community in this Michoacán town has cut itself off from the outside world due to the spread of violence caused by organized crime…
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The Cult of Santa Muerte: A Catalyst for Violence?
Well, apparently, she offers protection against dangers and grants favors such as love, money, health, and justice. She doesn’t judge people and accepts everyone…
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“La Yaqui del Poniente,” the Leader of the Hit Squad for “Los Zetas”
The Stories That Stopped Being Told. Raúl Flores Martínez. Raúl, how are you? Good morning. How are things, my dear Paco? A very good…
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Armed Clash Reported in Escuinapa
An alleged armed clash between civilians has sparked fear among the residents of the municipal seat. The incident reportedly took place this Thursday morning,…
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Operation Dismantles “Los Mayos” Laboratories in Sinaloa
In Sinaloa, naval personnel dismantled three clandestine laboratories linked to “Los Mayos” in the villages known as Los Aros and Los Cedritos. Amilcar Salazar,…
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A Video with AMLO: A Guarantee of Impunity for Los Ardillos
It was December 2, 2017. On that day, Andrés Manuel López Obrador—then a presidential pre-candidate—visited Quechultenango, the land where Los Ardillos were born and…
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The Cartel Veracruzana Announces Their Presence in Xalapa, Veracruz
Back in August of 2024 Commander Fénix from the Veracruzana Cartel released a video threatening several individuals in Poza Rica, Tihuatlán, Cazones de Herrera,…
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“El Tampico,” the Alleged Leader of the “Artistas Asesinos,” Has Been Arrested Following a Raid in Ciudad Juárez
An operation led by officers from the Municipal Public Safety Secretariat (SSPM) dealt a major blow against one of the criminal groups operating in…
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Alleged Members of the CJNG Clash With Federal Forces in Colima
We head to Colima, where a confrontation took place that escalated into a chase and left two people dead. Take a look: This is…
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‘El Ardillo Mayor’: The Criminal Boss with the Greatest Political Clout in Guerrero
Celso Ortega Jiménez—known as *La Vela* (The Sail) or *El Ardillo Mayor* (The Elder Squirrel)—is the criminal boss who exerts the greatest political and…
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CJNG Breaks Ties with Los Viagras in Michoacán
Violence in Michoacán shows no signs of abating; the criminal alliance between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the Viagras—which has now collapsed—threatens to…
