Browsing: Baja California
El Isra was arrested while dining near a state security base in Mexicali, Baja California. Sonora prosecutors identify him as an alleged Los Rusos deputy and detail a kidnapping and disappearance case. Mica Treviño examines the failed earlier raid, the investigations still open, and the questions raised by his arrest.
U.S. sanctions against Mayito Flaco reach into Baja California’s political circles, naming Carlos Torres and an alleged network of police protection, businesses and money laundering. The action covers 21 people and 25 companies, but offers no dollar total for blocked assets or evidence of how much operations have been disrupted.
CJNG’s franchise model is on display in a dark, grainy video from Mexicali, where a captive is questioned with a pistol pressed against his head. The gunman identifies his group as Los Mechas, invokes “the Four Letters,” and delivers a blunt message: “The city of Mexicali has an owner.”
Tijuana Raid Nets Los Aquiles Cartel Leader “El Chaparro” in Major Blow to Sinaloa Cartel Operations
Mexican marines raided a stash house in Tijuana and arrested José Antonio “N,” known as “El Chaparro,” alleged boss of Los Aquiles. Authorities seized drugs, rifles, and tactical gear. He’s linked to drug trafficking and multiple murders. Officials say he was one of Baja California’s top cartel operators.