On the Radar: ‘El Mayo’ To Plead Guilty
This week, On The Radar focuses on Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael Zambada Garcia, alias “El Mayo,” who is set to…
Dámaso López Serrano, alias ‘Mini Lic’
Dámaso López Serrano, alias “Mini Lic,” was a key operative of the Sinaloa Cartel and is the son of Dámaso…
Is This the End of Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel?
Mexico’s criminal landscape may be on the brink of a profound transformation as the ongoing war between two rival factions…
As Sinaloa Cartel War Rages On, An Economy Bleeds Dry in Culiacán, Mexico
One morning in September 2024, Ana Rosa Sánchez* arrived early to begin her morning routine at a seafood restaurant in…
The New Rules of Engagement in Sinaloa’s Latest Crime Wars
A group of armed men stormed into a drug rehab facility in the city of Culiacán, Mexico, at around 2:00…
GameChangers 2024: Resistance to Organized Crime Withers
Welcome to GameChangers 2024, where we chronicle the major stories and trend lines of the last 12 months and preview…
The 5 Most-Read Criminal Actor Profiles in 2024
This year, several criminal actors stood out for their staying power or ability to adapt in the face of an…
Mexico’s Former Security Chief Just Got Decades in Prison. But Will That Curtail Cartel Corruption?
One of the masterminds of Mexico’s militarized approach to combating organized crime was sentenced to more than 38 years in…
A Cold War Is Raging Inside the Sinaloa Cartel Following El Mayo’s Capture
On a deserted, unpaved street in the rural community of La Loma, a young man in his twenties stands on…
Truth or Lie? A Letter From El Mayo Fuels Mexico-US Tensions Over Sinaloa Cartel Arrests
Controversy and conflicting narratives persist around the arrests of two top Sinaloa Cartel leaders in the United States, raising questions…