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February 22, 2026

Cartels outgun police: Rocket launchers seized in El Mencho raid spotlight CJNG firepower

Mexican forces killed cartel boss "El Mencho" and seized rocket launchers capable of downing aircraft, revealing CJNG's extensive military arsenal.

February 22, 2026

Who is El Mencho? Inside the rise of CJNG’s fallen kingpin and the cartel he built

Authorities said Mexican forces killed Ruben "El Mencho" Oseguera, the notorious Jalisco cartel leader who became Mexico's most wanted drug kingpin.

February 22, 2026

Major drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in Mexican military operation with US intelligence support

Mexican military announces death of "El Mencho," the $15 million bounty CJNG cartel leader, in Jalisco operation amid violence and U.S. cooperation.

February 22, 2026

Tourists in Mexican seaside city told to stay on resort as government warns of ‘clashes’

Tourists were told not leave Puerto Vallarta resorts as officials warn of violent "clashes" following federal operation. Dark smoke was seen filling the skies over the vacation city.

February 11, 2026

Western Hemisphere defense chiefs convene after border drone scare prompts airspace closure

Top U.S. military leaders hosted over 30 nations in Washington to strengthen Western Hemisphere security cooperation and address growing regional threats.

February 11, 2026

US military shot down party balloon near El Paso after drone suspicion, official says

A U.S. official says the military shot down a party balloon near El Paso, Texas, after initially suspecting it was a foreign drone, prompting a temporary airspace closure.

February 5, 2026

Alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl producer charged in newly unsealed US federal indictment

Mexican authorities arrested alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl producer Ivan Valerio Sainz Salazar, who is accused of supplying deadly pills to the Chapitos faction.

February 4, 2026

Nine charged in bold gun-running scheme to push heavy firepower across southern border

Nine people, who face federal charges for allegedly running a firearms trafficking scheme, are accused of using straw purchases to smuggle weapons to Mexico.

January 30, 2026

California woman arrested after allegedly beheading boyfriend, fleeing to Mexico

A California woman allegedly decapitated her boyfriend and fled to Mexico in a shocking murder case. Alyssa Lira was arrested after a months-long international search.

January 30, 2026

Accused US killer captured in Mexico after monthslong international manhunt for recycling bin murder

Daylon Fleitas Gonzalez found dead in recycling bin after meeting alleged killer who owed him money. Suspect now extradited from Mexico to face charges.