García Luna Sentenced to 38 Years in US Prison
U.S. Judge Brian Cogan also ordered the disgraced former Secretary of National Defense to pay a fine of at least $2 million for his drug trafficking crimes
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Ovidio Guzmán Extradited to US, Pleads Not Guilty
If convicted, El Chapo’s son could face serving several consecutive life sentences in U.S. prison
Read moreFGR Arrest Warrant Prevents Release of Drug Lord ‘El Güero’ Palma
Mexico’s Attorney General of the Republic executed a new arrest order against Héctor “El Güero” Palma — alleged founding member of the Sinaloa Cartel — for the crime of homicide, effectively preempting his release
Read moreSpies Inside Sinaloa Cartel Strengthen US Case against Los Chapitos
According to the United States’ extradition request for El Chapo’s son Ovidio “El Ratón” Guzmán López, the DEA’s secret allies within the Sinaloa Cartel include a member of El Ratón’s security team
Read moreCalderón Denies Pact with Organized Crime
“I never negotiated or agreed with criminals. I never used the presidential inauguration to advocate for their interests. I did comply and enforce the constitution and the law,” wrote Calderón on his official Twitter account
Read moreCalderón Dismisses Drug Allegations as ‘Absolute Lie’
Veytia’s testimony was part of the ongoing trial of former Secretary of Public Security Genaro García Luna, who is facing charges of purportedly taking bribes from drug lords
Read moreDrug Cartel Splinter Groups Fight for Turf in Mexico City
By MARK LORENZANA From 2020 to date, several factions of the Sinaloa Cartel, identified with Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada and Ovidio “El Ratón” Guzmán — son of convicted drug trafficker Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán — as well as recently re-arrested Rafael Caro Quintero, have been fighting for territory in Mexico City for distribution and sale of cocaine. This information was
Read moreAMLO Officially Announces 250 Million Peso Lottery
By KELIN DILLON Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) officially announced the grand draw from Mexico’s National Lottery taking place in September, with prizes including box seats at the Azteca Stadium and the former residences of several drug lords. The lottery initiative was previously revealed to the public on May 24, and features more than 250 million pesos worth
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