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Former Sinaloa Security Chief Appears in U.S. Court on Cartel Bribe and Drug Conspiracy Charges

The case tests U.S.–Mexico cooperation over alleged official ties to the Sinaloa Cartel.

Mexico and CIA Reject Reports of Covert U.S. Killings on Mexican Soil

Los Chapitos Leaders Reportedly in U.S. Talks Over Possible Surrender and Cooperation

Judge Rejects El Chapo’s Latest Bids as Prison Files Detail Illicit Messages

Mexican Judge Advances Case Against CJNG’s ‘El Jardinero’

Judge Halts Immediate Extradition of ‘El Jardinero’ to the U.S.

Culiacán Union Leader-Elect and Escort Shot Dead Outside Home

Mexican Army Captures CJNG Leader ‘El Jardinero’ in Nayarit

CBP and Coast Guard Halt Three Smuggling Boats Off Southern California, Apprehend 60

CBP Seizes RPG and Cache of Rifles Hidden in Car at Nogales Port

CBP Seizes RPG Launcher Tube and Rifles in Lexus Bound for Mexico at Nogales Crossing

U.S. Restricts Visas for 75 Relatives and Associates of Sinaloa Cartel Figures

U.S. Blocks Visas for 75 Tied to Sinaloa Cartel Under E.O. 14059

U.S. Eases CIBanco Restrictions to Allow Transfers Needed for Liquidation

Arizona Gun Dealer Indicted on Terrorism Counts Over Alleged Weapons for CJNG and Sinaloa

U.S.-Born Stepson Identified as CJNG’s New Leader, Complicating U.S. Options

After El Mencho’s Death, Law Enforcement Enters a More Volatile Phase

U.S. Files Narcoterrorism Case Against Sinaloa Lieutenant René ‘La Rana’ Arzate, Posts $5 Million Reward

After ‘El Mencho’ Is Killed, Mexico Shields Tipster’s Identity as False Claims Target Influencer

El Mencho Killed in Tapalpa Raid as CJNG Reprisals Rattle Mexico