Ismael Zambada Sicairos and Ivan Archivaldo Meet Up?
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat The probability that something is true holds about as much weight as the possibility that…
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CJNG Hitman Commander Killed in Shootout in El Alpuyequito, Colima
By “El Huaso” for Borderland Beat Four CJNG members, including “El Joker” a hitman commander responsible for ten murders &…
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Armed Attacks in Celaya Leave Two Dead and Two Injured in Santa Rita and Villas del Bajío Neighborhoods
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat The attacks left two people dead and two others injured in incidents that occurred just…
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Three Suspected CJNG Hitmen Arrested in Chiapas
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat In a joint operation involving state and municipal forces, authorities detained three individuals this Saturday,…
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“Pepe” of the CJNG Has Been Captured; He Transported “El Mencho’s” Girlfriend Prior to his Death
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Members of the Mexican Army Special Forces and the National Guard arrested José N—better known…
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An Axe, A Knife, And A Machete With The CJNG
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat There’s a moment within this video where an axe head comes down so hard against…
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Five CJNG Members Arrested for Retaliatory Attacks after El Mencho’s Death in Ixhuatán, Chiapas.
By “El Huaso” for Borderland Beat Five CJNG members were arrested for their participation in retaliatory attacks after El Mencho’s…
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Video: CJNG Ambushes Zacatecas Police with Landmine in El Rayo
By “El Huaso” for Borderland Beat CJNG members used an improvised landmine against a Fuerza de Reacción Inmediata (FRIZ) police…
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Gulf Cartel Metros Officer “El Cherrys” Arrested in Reynosa, Tamaulipas
By “El Huaso” for Borderland Beat Mexican federal authorities arrested “El Cherrys, the third in command of the Gulf Cartel…
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Kristel León Galaz, Wife of Güero Reyna, Is Arrested
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Video translation is as follows: In Mexico, a land of surgical operations and deafening silences,…
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Blood, Hex and Money
El Armadillo for Borderland Beat This piece does not come from formal reporting. It comes from personal curiosity and from…
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Fourteen Suspected Hitmen Arrested With Rifles, Fentanyl, and Armored Vehicles in Two Operations in Culiacán
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Federal agents arrested 14 suspected hitmen in two separate operations in Culiacán, seizing rifles, armored…
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Mexican Navy Seizes Two Tons of Cocaine Off the Coast of Acapulco
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Let’s move on to security issues. Around 2 tons of cocaine were seized off the…
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“We’ve Said No”: Sheinbaum Responds to Trump; Rules out US Military Intervention in Mexico
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Sheinbaum affirmed that Mexico will continue to say “no” to US military intervention, although it…
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CJNG Gunman Arrested with Recruitment Posters In Paraíso, Tabasco
By “El Huaso” for Borderland Beat A CJNG gunman was arrested by the military after they responded to reports of…
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Cartel Attacks Police Base with Carbomb in Luis Moya, Zacatecas
By “El Huaso” for Borderland Beat A criminal group detonated a car bomb outside the Luis Moya Municipal Police headquarters…
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El Burro, the Armed Wing of Los Chapos, Falls in Baja California Sur
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat The leader of the “Los Burros” (Chapos) cell was captured in Puerto San Carlos, Comondú…
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Junior: A Son of the Gulf Cartel
Junior: A Son of the Gulf Cartel is a gripping, true-to-life account of crime, loyalty, and redemption told from both…
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Inside the Gaming Servers Where Cartel Culture Thrives
El Armadillo for Borderland Beat The spawn base in Arma Reforger was the usual, players assembling loadouts, choosing vehicles, customizing…
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The Chapiza – CJNG Alliance Captured and Kill a Member of Los Flechas
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat How fucked up is that to have to see some big-gut midget on a phone…
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The Chapiza – CJNG Alliance Captured and Kill a Member of Los Flechas
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat How fucked up is that to have to see some big-gut midget on a phone…
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US & Ecuador Carry Out Joint Military Operations Targeting Cartel Groups & Gangs
“Socalj” for Borderland Beat The United States and Ecuador conducted joint military operations against “designated terrorist organizations in Ecuador,” U.S.…
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US & Ecuador Carry Out Joint Military Operations Targeting Cartel Groups & Gangs
“Socalj” for Borderland Beat The United States and Ecuador conducted joint military operations against “designated terrorist organizations in Ecuador,” U.S.…
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US & Ecuador Carry Out Joint Military Operations Targeting Cartel Groups & Gangs
“Socalj” for Borderland Beat The United States and Ecuador conducted joint military operations against “designated terrorist organizations in Ecuador,” U.S.…
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While CJNG Retaliation Ends, Small Attacks Continue in Guadalajara
By “El Huaso” for Borderland Beat While initial CJNG retaliations for the killing of El Mencho in a security operation…
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While CJNG Retaliation Ends, Small Attacks Continue in Guadalajara
By “El Huaso” for Borderland Beat While initial CJNG retaliations for the killing of El Mencho in a security operation…
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While CJNG Retaliation Ends, Small Attacks Continue in Guadalajara
By “El Huaso” for Borderland Beat While initial CJNG retaliations for the killing of El Mencho in a security operation…
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A Chapiza Member is Forced To Speak Ill of His Counterparts
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Assassins under the command of Mayito Flaco force a Chapiza member to curse his organization.…
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A Chapiza Member is Forced To Speak Ill of His Counterparts
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Assassins under the command of Mayito Flaco force a Chapiza member to curse his organization.…
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A Chapiza Member is Forced To Speak Ill of His Counterparts
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Assassins under the command of Mayito Flaco force a Chapiza member to curse his organization.…
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Gulf Cartel Cell Leader Antonio Guadalupe ‘Lexus’ Captured
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Mexican authorities have captured a reputed Gulf cartel cell leader in the border town of…
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Gulf Cartel Cell Leader Antonio Guadalupe ‘Lexus’ Captured
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Mexican authorities have captured a reputed Gulf cartel cell leader in the border town of…
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Gulf Cartel Cell Leader Antonio Guadalupe ‘Lexus’ Captured
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Mexican authorities have captured a reputed Gulf cartel cell leader in the border town of…
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Ryan James Wedding’s Early Sinaloa Cartel Links Part 2: Operation Harrington, Catboy & Russian Mike
“Socalj” for Borderland Beat A 2015 Canadian indictment charged the former Olympic snowboarder as part of Operation Harrington. The RCMP…
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Ryan James Wedding’s Early Sinaloa Cartel Links Part 2: Operation Harrington, Catboy & Russian Mike
“Socalj” for Borderland Beat A 2015 Canadian indictment charged the former Olympic snowboarder as part of Operation Harrington. The RCMP…
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Ryan James Wedding’s Early Sinaloa Cartel Links Part 2: Operation Harrington, Catboy & Russian Mike
“Socalj” for Borderland Beat A 2015 Canadian indictment charged the former Olympic snowboarder as part of Operation Harrington. The RCMP…
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The Chapiza Mob Takes Charge of Mazatlán
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat It’s a given that everyone you see here is going to be killed off. Even…
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The Chapiza Mob Takes Charge of Mazatlán
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat It’s a given that everyone you see here is going to be killed off. Even…
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The Chapiza Mob Takes Charge of Mazatlán
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat It’s a given that everyone you see here is going to be killed off. Even…
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Post Mortem: Mencho Is Dead, El 3 Is In, Questions Remain
El Armadillo for Borderland Beat On the morning of February 22nd, Mexican special forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, El…
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Post Mortem: Mencho Is Dead, El 3 Is In, Questions Remain
El Armadillo for Borderland Beat On the morning of February 22nd, Mexican special forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, El…
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Post Mortem: Mencho Is Dead, El 3 Is In, Questions Remain
El Armadillo for Borderland Beat On the morning of February 22nd, Mexican special forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, El…
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The Aftermath of El Mencho’s Death: 252 Narco Blockades, 61 Dead Including a Pregnant Woman
“Socalj” for Borderland Beat Map developed by “El Huaso” Over 60 people, including a pregnant woman, 25 National Guard soldiers,…
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The Aftermath of El Mencho’s Death: 252 Narco Blockades, 61 Dead Including a Pregnant Woman
“Socalj” for Borderland Beat Map developed by “El Huaso” Over 60 people, including a pregnant woman, 25 National Guard soldiers,…
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The Aftermath of El Mencho’s Death: 252 Narco Blockades, 61 Dead Including a Pregnant Woman
“Socalj” for Borderland Beat Map developed by “El Huaso” Over 60 people, including a pregnant woman, 25 National Guard soldiers,…
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El Mencho Killed in Army Operation, Narco Blockades Erupt Across Mexico
“Socalj” for Borderland Beat This morning, numerous narco-blockades and terrorist attacks erupted initially in Jalisco, specifically Tapalpa and near Guadalajara…
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El Mencho Killed in Army Operation, Narco Blockades Erupt Across Mexico
“Socalj” for Borderland Beat This morning, numerous narco-blockades and terrorist attacks erupted initially in Jalisco, specifically Tapalpa and near Guadalajara…
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El Mencho Killed in Army Operation, Narco Blockades Erupt Across Mexico
“Socalj” for Borderland Beat This morning, numerous narco-blockades and terrorist attacks erupted initially in Jalisco, specifically Tapalpa and near Guadalajara…
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From Pablo Escobar to the Algorithm: This is How the Drug Cartels’ “Sophistication” Works to Recruit Minors in Mexico
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Pablo Escobar recruited underprivileged children into the ranks of drug trafficking in 1989, and more…
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From Pablo Escobar to the Algorithm: This is How the Drug Cartels’ “Sophistication” Works to Recruit Minors in Mexico
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Pablo Escobar recruited underprivileged children into the ranks of drug trafficking in 1989, and more…
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From Pablo Escobar to the Algorithm: This is How the Drug Cartels’ “Sophistication” Works to Recruit Minors in Mexico
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Pablo Escobar recruited underprivileged children into the ranks of drug trafficking in 1989, and more…
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A Novice Operative From Chihuahua Loses Horribly
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Ok, so here it goes. It’s murder by the numbers yet again. An individual by…
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A Novice Operative From Chihuahua Loses Horribly
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Ok, so here it goes. It’s murder by the numbers yet again. An individual by…
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Why Doesn’t The US Call Its Own Criminal Groups “Cartels”?
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Video translation is as follows: Chapter 1 Introduction: For years we’ve been told the same…
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Why Doesn’t The US Call Its Own Criminal Groups “Cartels”?
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Video translation is as follows: Chapter 1 Introduction: For years we’ve been told the same…
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Canadian Authorities Target Hells Angels Quebec South Chapter as Price of Cocaine in Canada Doubles
“Socalj” for Borderland Beat The price of a kilo of cocaine in Montreal has practically doubled since the recent high…
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Canadian Authorities Target Hells Angels Quebec South Chapter as Price of Cocaine in Canada Doubles
“Socalj” for Borderland Beat The price of a kilo of cocaine in Montreal has practically doubled since the recent high…
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Drug Smuggler Who Allegedly Planned to Sacrifice 5-Week-Old Jaguar Avoids Prison
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat A drug smuggler who allegedly planned to sacrifice a jaguar during a religious ritual avoided…
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Drug Smuggler Who Allegedly Planned to Sacrifice 5-Week-Old Jaguar Avoids Prison
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat A drug smuggler who allegedly planned to sacrifice a jaguar during a religious ritual avoided…
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Nephew of ‘Mayo’ Zambada, Was Murdered Inside a Truck South of Culiacán
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat The man found murdered inside the trunk of a Ford Bronco, parked in front of…
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