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San Francisco Police Department,1980's mugshot of Mexican drug cartel leader, El Mencho. (The New York Times)

With El Mencho’s killing, understanding the rise and rise of Mexican drug cartels

March 03, 2026 4:48 pm

Mexican drug cartels have evolved into diversified and heavily armed, cross-border entities. A changing financial model, including diversified investments ranging from energy to avocados, played a role.

Mexican drug lord killed following trail led by romantic partner: How the capture of ‘El Mencho' unfolded

February 24, 2026 7:34 pm

His killing marks one of the most significant blows to Mexican cartels since the recapture of former Sinaloa Cartel boss Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán a decade ago.

Who was 'El Mencho', the feared cartel leader and Mexico's most wanted man, killed in military operation?

February 24, 2026 12:54 am

The killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel’s leader by the Mexican military on Sunday during an attempt to capture him was the biggest high-profile blow to the cartels.

El Mencho killed, Mexico erupts: Flights cancelled, tourists stranded. Safety guide for travellers

February 24, 2026 7:44 am

El Mencho killed in a Mexican military raid with US intelligence support, sparking violence, roadblocks and travel alerts across multiple states.

‘Going to start hitting land’: Donald Trump threatens military action against drug cartels in Mexico

January 09, 2026 9:59 pm

Successive US governments have long accused their counterparts in Mexico of failing to crack down on the cartels smuggling drugs across the border.

Trump administration reportedly planning new mission in Mexico against drug cartels

November 03, 2025 9:32 pm

In February, the US State Department designated six Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organisations.

Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada to plead guilty to federal charges

August 25, 2025 10:46 am

The longtime leader of the Sinaloa cartel is scheduled to appear before a federal judge in Brooklyn for a change of plea hearing.

Mexico transfers 26 drug cartel figures to US in deal with Trump administration

August 13, 2025 5:59 am

Authorities transferred 26 prisoners who were wanted in the US over their ties to drug-trafficking groups, said Mexico's attorney general's office.

Mexican drug lord Ovidio Guzman expected to reach plea deal on US drug charges

May 07, 2025 7:02 am

Ovidio Guzman, who is the son of convicted Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, was considered to be part of infamous Sinaloa Cartel until he was held and extradited to America in 2023.