"El Chorejas" Arrested in Morelos! Alleged Leader of Los Aparicio Detained

By Sol Prendido 10/31/2026 07:04:00 AM 1 comment
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Axel Arturo “N,” alias “El Chorejas”—identified as the alleged leader of a criminal organization linked to homicides, kidnappings, and extortion in the eastern region of Morelos—was arrested by investigative agents in the municipality of Xochitepec. He is under investigation for an armed attack that left one man dead and a woman seriously...

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Human Remains Found in Black Bags in Paso Morelos, Huitzuco

By Sol Prendido 10/30/2026 09:25:00 AM 9 comments
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland BeatThe dismembered remains of a man, contained within black plastic bags, were discovered this Tuesday morning in front of the Santa Ana church in the town of Paso Morelos, located in the municipality of Huitzuco de los Figueroa, in the northern region of Guerrero.The discovery was reported around 6:00 a.m. on Avenida Morelos, at the corner...

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They Arrived From Texas With $365,000 in Undeclared Cash; They’re Facing Charges in Oaxaca

By Sol Prendido 10/29/2026 08:18:00 PM 8 comments
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat More than 365,000 U.S. dollars, along with some Mexican pesos, were seized from three individuals who arrived at the Oaxaca International Airport on a flight from Dallas, Texas. Maylet, Reyna, and Tomás were detained after a canine unit alerted authorities during an inspection of their luggage, in which officials discovered 365,865...

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Journalism in Mexico: Anatomy of a silence

By El Armadillo 10/28/2026 09:39:00 AM 11 comments
Written by Elli KostikaAs the number of journalists murdered in Mexico rose again in the summer of 2026, reporters across Mexico speak to iMEdD about navigating pressure from drug cartels and public officials, persistent impunity and, in some parts of the country, “zones of silence.” Carlos Castro, Roxana Guzmán, Luis Ángel López, Alex Serna, Josué Martínez, Alejandro...

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The Navy Kills Jesús González Peñuelas, "El Chuy," in Sinaloa

By Sol Prendido 10/28/2026 07:27:00 AM 13 comments
"Sol Prendido" for Borderland BeatThe federal government announced that this week, Secretary of Security Omar García Harfuch, Secretary of National Defense Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, and Secretary of the Navy Raimundo Morales will conduct supervisory visits to Sinaloa.The agenda includes reviewing security deployments and assessing, firsthand, the needs of the state police, as...

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Ariadna Montiel's Meeting with El Guano

By Sol Prendido 10/28/2026 06:06:00 AM 16 comments
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos stated in an interview with journalist Carlos Loret that a senior Morena official, Ariadna Montiel, has ties to organized crime—a claim she says she raised during a meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum.“Ariadna Montiel has a lot to explain and a lot to say regarding organized crime and these terrorist...

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Former Copalillo Official Accused of Extortion and Linked to Los Tlacos Is Arrested

By Sol Prendido 10/27/2026 09:06:00 AM 12 comments
"Sol Prendido" for Borderland BeatThe federal Security Cabinet confirmed the arrest of Samuel Benítez Cantorán—a former chief administrative officer (*oficial mayor*) of Copalillo and a former mayoral candidate—who is alleged to have ties to the criminal group "Los Tlacos," also known as the "Cártel de la Sierra."Two others arrested during the operationThe arrest took place...

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In Contrast to the Rest of the Country, Perceptions of Safety are Low in Hermosillo and Nogales

By Sol Prendido 10/26/2026 06:30:00 AM 17 comments
"Sol Prendido" for Borderland BestThe perception of insecurity in Sonora hasn’t abated; on the contrary, two of its major cities—Hermosillo and Nogales—have seen an increase, reaching the highest level of perceived insecurity recorded so far this year.This uptick in both cities runs counter to the national trend, where the perception of insecurity stood at 58.1 percent—a decrease...

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Historic Drop in Perceived Insecurity Noted

By Sol Prendido 10/24/2026 08:58:00 AM 23 comments
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat The figure stands at 58.1 percent—the lowest level in 13 years—according to INEGI’s National Survey of Urban Public Security (ENSU). Claudia Sheinbaum has congratulated the Security Cabinet on these achievements. Nevertheless, six out of every 10 people in cities still feel unsafe; domestic violence affects 8.6% of urban households,...

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Survivors Recount 22 Days of Kidnapping and Torture in Guerrero

By Sol Prendido 10/23/2026 06:08:00 PM 21 comments
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat A week after six of the seven people kidnapped in Ajuchitlán del Progreso, Guerrero, were found alive, they continue to suffer the aftereffects of the nightmare they endured for 22 days. One of the victims recounted his experience to *Milenio*, beginning with his abduction on September 24, while he and others were heading to work in...

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Unstoppable Violence in Michoacán: 31 Police Officers Killed, and Criticism of the Government Mounts

By Sol Prendido 10/22/2026 08:03:00 AM 60 comments
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Attacks against police officers in Michoacán continue. Two more officers have been killed in recent days, bringing the total number of police deaths in the state so far this year to 31. An armed attack resulted in the deaths of two more police officers in Michoacán. This brings the total number of security personnel who have lost their...

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A Total of 13 Mass Graves Have Been Found in Viesca Containing the Charred Remains of Men and Women

By Sol Prendido 10/21/2026 09:22:00 PM 22 comments
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat A total of 13 burial pits—containing the remains of what are presumed to be 13 individuals, both men and women—have been located at a site in the Salitrillo Dunes, in the municipality of Viesca. Members of the group "Grupo Vida" have been searching the area since September 1st and intend to continue in the coming days, weather permitting.Among...

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El Taliban Fell In Mazatlán... And What He Confessed Ties Everything Together

By Sol Prendido 10/20/2026 01:38:00 PM 41 comments
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat “Sinaloa is a priority for the government of Mexico; it is a priority for the President of Mexico. The security cabinet has instructed us to maintain a permanent oversight of the operations being carried out in Sinaloa”. October 16, 2026, marks the beginning of the downfall of "El Talibán." A series of operations in Sinaloa began...

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This Is How the MataZetas Captured and Executed the Zetas

By Sol Prendido 10/20/2026 08:41:00 AM 47 comments
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Which organization do you belong to? The "Zetas." How long have you been with this group? About two and a half years. Tell me how you joined...There was a time when the *Zetas* were untouchable. Hardly anyone dared to confront them, but then a group emerged that wasn't afraid of them. The *MataZetas* ("Zeta-killers") claim to be ordinary...

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The Navy Kills Jesús González Peñuelas, "El Chuy," in Sinaloa
"Sol Prendido" for Borderland Beat The federal government announced that this week, Secretary of Security Omar García Harfuch, Sec...




This Is How the MataZetas Captured and Executed the Zetas
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Which organization do you belong to? The "Zetas." How long have you been with this group? Abou...





El Taliban Fell In Mazatlán... And What He Confessed Ties Everything Together
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat “Sinaloa is a priority for the government of Mexico; it is a priority for the President of Mexico. The s...




They Arrived From Texas With $365,000 in Undeclared Cash; They’re Facing Charges in Oaxaca
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat More than 365,000 U.S. dollars, along with some Mexican pesos, were seized from three individuals who ar...




Unstoppable Violence in Michoacán: 31 Police Officers Killed, and Criticism of the Government Mounts
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Attacks against police officers in Michoacán continue. Two more officers have been killed in recent days...




Survivors Recount 22 Days of Kidnapping and Torture in Guerrero
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat A week after six of the seven people kidnapped in Ajuchitlán del Progreso, Guerrero, were found alive, t...




Ivan’s Mob Beheads A Los Mayos Member
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat You won’t see the floor drain at first because of the right-handed assassin that’s busy at work with an ...