Miroslava Breach Velducea, a journalist who covered links between organised crime and local politicians, was shot dead in 2017 in Chihuahua. “For being a snitch,” a note reportedly found with her body, signed by the leader of a gang linked to the Juarez cartel, read.

Miguel Angel Beltran is the latest journalist to be killed in Mexico, which is among the most dangerous countries in the world for media professionals.

Two alleged “narco-banners” warning Americans to stay out of Mexico’s Los Cabos region have fueled fears of cartel intimidation, though local officials insist the signs never existed.

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They arrive where the killings end, retrieving bodies, comforting families and bearing the emotional toll of a deadly struggle that shows no sign of stopping.

In a Wednesday post on X, Security Minister Omar García Harfuch confirmed that Luis Ezequiel “N,” alias “El Morral” and presumed leader of “Los Chapitos,” was killed during the operation. He also said six suspects arrested in the initial action have been linked to homicides, drug trafficking, kidnapping and armed attacks on police officials.

The body of Bernardo Bravo, president of the Apatzingan Valley Citrus Producers Association, was found in his vehicle, officials said.

According to investigators "El Botox" formed his own cartel after breaking off and taking down another group known as the "Knights of Templar" that were known for extorting lime and avocado growers in the region.

A journalist who covered Mexican cartel crime was found dead on a highway outside of a popular tourist hub over the weekend, according to international newswire service AFP. Local law enforcement said a note left by the cartels was also found.

Gabbard described an operation in which intelligence provided to Mexican law enforcement led to the arrest of an alleged Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) associate known as “La Diabla.” The individual is accused of leading a criminal network involved in human trafficking,

Operation Pacific Viper resulted in massive cocaine seizures totaling 100,000 pounds, though expert says cartels move 3,000-4,000 tons annually through Pacific routes.

Officials said they were still trying to pin down an exact number for victims whose remains were found in the bags.