Bloody Monday: A Los Calabazas member body is left in Downtown Culiacan,Sinaloa, along with Banners and a pumpkin.

 CHAR and SOL PRENDIDO 

JANUARY 26, 2026 

BY: CHAR 

Los Calabazas-Gente De Guano Cartel has caused heavy casualties to arch-rivals Musico-Chapo Isidro in Badiraguato, Sinaloa. In recent months, despite the belief that the Musico-Chapo Isidro Cartel would quickly eliminate rivals, the Los Calabazas-Gente De Guano Cartel based out of Badiraguato, Sinaloa.

On Monday, January 26, 2026, Musico-Chapo Isidro, or Cartel de Guasave, left the body in Culiacan, Sinaloa, of a male subject identified as "El Indio de La Tola." This individual had the skin on his face torn off by some type of knife, with a message alongside his body. The pictures, if examined, one can tell that the male had been dead at least for several days, and according to sources, the body was stolen from the morgue in Culiacan. 

The victim's body was left close by at a shopping mall monday morning with a threatening message against Alonso Antonio Lugo Lara, "El Churras Calabazas," leader of the Los Calabazas Cartel and brother of the late Mario Alberto Lugo Lara, "Mario Calabazas," key ally of Fausto Isidro Meza Flores "Chapo Isidro". What seemed to be a quick one-sided fight has been the total opposite for the Cartel De Guasave or Musico-Chapo Isidro side, as they have been left with dozens of dead members, armored trucks destroyed, and weapons seized by rivals.

EL INDIO DE LA TOLA, MEMBER OF LOS CALABAZAS CARTEL, BODY LEFT OUTSIDE A SHOPPING MALL BY MUSICO-CHAPO ISIDRO  

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TRANSLATION BY: SOL PRENDIDO

"Churras, here lies your second in command from your cartel of five people. Fight, you fucking traitor. Don’t bother, just being an absolute clown online. This is the Calabazas cartel minus one individual. 

You big-mouth cowards need to just come out and face that armed confrontation with us. Every one of you guys is going to fall once we snatch you up from wherever you hide. You’re not hurting us by hiding online like women and speaking ill of people. 

Topa, you fucking coward. You know damn well who all knows you for being such a weakling. You betrayed your own brother twice already."

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At Least Five Victims of the Loma de Flores Massacre Were Linked to the CJNG

“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat 

The attack triggered a massive mobilization of security forces and emergency services, who provided assistance to the injured and cordoned off the area.

The massacre recorded in the Loma De Flores community  of the municipality of Salamanca resulted in 11 people dead and a dozen injured.

At least five of the eleven people murdered during the armed attack at a soccer field in the Loma de Flores community, in the municipality of Salamanca, were linked to a private security company connected to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), according to the authorities' initial lines of investigation.

At least ten people were also injured in the attack.

The investigations indicate that the attack was perpetrated by an armed group belonging to the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel (CSRL).

Prior to the events, two signs attributed to this criminal group were seized, which make direct reference to a dispute with the CJNG, reinforcing the hypothesis of a targeted attack within the framework of the conflict between the two criminal organizations.

Authorities are investigating the possible involvement of Moisés Soto Bermúdez, identified as the leader of the hit squad known as "Los Marros."

This cell operates under the command of Mario Eleazar Lara Belman, alias "Negro," "Camorro," or "Gallo," identified as a cell leader and one of the main targets of security forces in the region.

Mario Eleazar Lara Belman is considered a generator of violence in the municipalities of Irapuato, Salamanca, and Celaya.

He has an outstanding arrest warrant for the crime of aggravated homicide for the execution of a sentence and is linked to crimes such as kidnapping, extortion, homicide, drug trafficking and distribution, as well as forced disappearance of persons. The Public Prosecutor's Office continues its efforts to identify the victims, as well as to analyze the evidence collected at the scene of the crime in order to determine the motive for the attack and locate those responsible.

Meanwhile, a security operation remains in place in the area due to the risk of further violence stemming from the dispute between criminal groups.

Sources: Milenio, Manuel López San Martín, Borderland Beat Archives

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“Mexican Factory” in Chiapas: Birth Certificates Sold to Migrants for $4,000

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Is nationality for sale? In Tapachula, a corruption ring is charging up to $4,000 to issue official birth certificates to migrants. The Chiapas Attorney General's Office is already investigating the Civil Registry following an alert from the Mexican Embassy in Houston.

In Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexican nationality has become a commodity. An investigation has revealed the existence of a black market for birth certificates, where migrants—primarily of Cuban origin—pay thousands of dollars to go from being undocumented foreigners to "Mexicans" born in southern Mexico in a matter of months.

The cost of becoming a Mexican national: 70,000 pesos

Testimonies reveal that the illegal process isn’t cheap. A Cuban migrant confessed that the prices vary drastically depending on the urgency and the contact person.

“It's possible, but only for those who can afford it... they ask for 15,000, some 20,000, and that's what they've offered me, but at the very least, it has cost 4,000 (dollars)...” the witness revealed. At the current exchange rate, this represents more than 70,000 Mexican pesos for a document that allows them to apply for a national identity card (INE), a passport, and travel freely north or apply for humanitarian visas.

International Alert: The Embassy in Houston

The fraud escalated to diplomatic levels. On January 22, the Mexican Embassy in Houston, Texas, issued an alert after detecting a series of suspicious documents. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) identified an alarming pattern: birth certificates on official paper and in completely legal formats, but without a real birth registration or certificate to back them up in the official records. They are authentic documents with false information.

The Corruption Network: From the INM to COMAR

For civil organizations, this is only the “tip of the iceberg.” Luis García Villagrán, director of the NGO Pro Migrante in Tapachula, denounced that this document trafficking network has been operating for years with the complicity of federal officials.

“We used social media to expose the corruption... many people, officials who are currently at COMAR, were previously at the National Migration Institute, and vice versa. It's a perfectly established network of corruption,” the activist stated.

Blow to the Civil Registry

Following the Foreign Ministry's complaint, the Chiapas Attorney General's Office intervened. Attorney General Jorge Luis Llaven Abarca confirmed that after an audit of the Civil Registry's internal control body, anomalies were detected in the computer systems.

“Anomalies were detected... Three men who worked there at the civil registry were issuing birth certificates,” the prosecutor reported. However, the question remains: Will the federal officials who validate these documents at airports and checkpoints be investigated?  Meanwhile, the "Mexican factory" at the southern border continues to be a lucrative back door for the flow of migrants.

Source: Fuerza Informativa Azteca

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The Morena Political Party Takes Another Stand Against Narco Ballads in Mexicali

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The Mexicali City Council plans to revive—once again—the ban on music that promotes or glorifies crime at events held in public and private venues, and even proposes sanctions and appearances before the Municipal Judge for those who organize such events.

This Monday, January 26, committees of the Mexicali City Council intend to analyze a reform initiative to the Regulations for Public Shows and the Police and Good Government Ordinance, with the aim of prohibiting and imposing sanctions against those who promote this type of music. Although it doesn’t specifically mention the term "narco corridos," the Mayor's rhetoric has been against this popular musical genre.

The 20-page document obtained by ZETA outlines the reform initiative to articles 28, 98, and 101 of the Regulations for Public Shows; and articles 8 and 10 of the Police and Good Government Ordinance, where it explicitly prohibits and imposes sanctions on practically any promoter who organizes events in public or private places.

In the first part of the initiative, article 28 of the text clearly states the prohibition of:

“In the presentation of public shows and entertainment, it’s prohibited to exhibit, transmit, display, perform, and/or reproduce music, videos, images, or any other similar material that promotes a culture of violence or glorifies crime or the perpetrators of criminal acts.”

The reform also modifies the other two articles mentioned above, granting the City Council the power—regardless of fines—to sanction, suspend, and shut down an event where music that glorifies crime is performed.

The Municipal Ordinance and Police and Good Governance Regulations, specifically in Article 8, establishes the cases where sanctions warrant immediate referral to the Municipal Judge.  A ​​paragraph has been added that includes promoters and those involved in events who decide to:

“Transmit, exhibit, display, perform, or reproduce music, videos, images, or any other similar material that promotes a culture of violence or glorifies crime or the perpetrators of illegal acts in public shows or entertainment regulated by the Public Entertainment Regulations.”

Those who fail to comply with this measure will be subject to a direct fine of up to 45,000 pesos, according to the UMA (Unit of Measurement and Update) values ​​at that time.

This means that any event promoter or musician who organizes a performance where music and videos that glorify crime are played or reproduced may be punished by the municipal government, a policy that is far removed from the approach of president Claudia Sheinbaum, who established—at least in her narrative—that it’s forbidden to forbid. 

This issue could be voted on in committee this Monday and subsequently brought before the City Council for approval.

Source: Zeta Tijuana

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Body With Signs of Torture and Messages Found in Front of Plaza Cuatro Ríos

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The lifeless body of a person, showing signs of torture and accompanied by written messages and large photographs, was found Monday morning on the sidewalk of Enrique Sánchez Alonso Boulevard, in the northbound lane, across from the main entrance to Plaza Cuatro Ríos, in the Tres Ríos area.

According to information provided by authorities, the discovery was made around 6:40 a.m., after the 911 emergency service received a report of a deceased person with a written message on a piece of cardboard, placed on the sidewalk.

Following the report, elements of the National Defense Secretariat (Sedena) arrived at the scene to confirm the report, finding the victim lying face up.  The body was wearing a black jacket, and several photographs with written messages were placed on the abdomen.

Other objects, such as bricks, were also observed at the scene, apparently holding down the messages placed on the body.  Preliminarily, no spent shell casings were visible at the scene; however, the authorities will determine if there is any ballistic evidence or evidence related to any type of firearm.

As a result of the discovery, the northbound lane of Enrique Sánchez Alonso Boulevard was temporarily closed while investigators conducted the necessary procedures.  The opposite lane was opened to allow traffic in both directions.

To date, the victim's identity hasn’t been revealed, and the case remains under investigation by the authorities.

The Plaza 4 Rios of Culiacán, Sinaloa

Sources: El Sol de Culiacán  Cartel Watch

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Massacre At Soccer Field Leaves 11 Dead in Loma de Flores, Guanajuato

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During the attack, more than 100 gunshots were heard.

In the community of Loma de Flores, a massacre occurred this Sunday afternoon, leaving at least 11 people dead, after an armed criminal cell stormed the Cabañas soccer field, where dozens of people were gathered.

In an initial report, minutes before 6 p.m., it was reported that armed men in several vehicles arrived in the vicinity of the sports field.

At that time, it was reported that there were seven people dead and five injured, but upon arriving at the scene, local media reported that the number of victims was rising, while ambulances continued to transport the injured.

It wasn't until 8 p.m. that the municipal government of Salamanca confirmed that 11 people had died, 10 at the field, and one more died while receiving medical attention.  In addition, 12 more people were injured and are hospitalized.

Loma de Flores is a community that borders Irapuato, and due to the proximity, most of the injured were taken to the General Hospital in that municipality, where a strong security operation is in place.

The first leg of the Loma de Flores Premier League final was held this Sunday, January 25th, at the Cabañas field in the community, bringing together dozens of families at the fields where the attack took place hours later.

According to residents, more than 100 gunshots were heard during the attack, causing panic. Several people began arriving at the field to look for their relatives.

Security forces from all three levels of government arrived at the scene to cordon off the area and set up an operation on the border with Irapuato, although there is currently no information about any arrests related to the attack. The municipal government headed by César Prieto Gallardo, a member of the Morena party, issued a press release in which it "strongly condemns" the violence that has occurred in recent days "in the municipality and the state," although the most impactful events were concentrated in Salamanca: on Saturday, five men were murdered and another was kidnapped, and later, black bags containing dismembered bodies were found at the entrance to the Vicente de Flores community.

"The Municipal Government of Salamanca expresses its most sincere solidarity with the families and individuals affected by these events, and reaffirms its commitment to support them and work continuously for the safety and peace of our community," the statement reads.

Loma de Flores, Guanajuato 

Source: Proceso

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The Interrogation of Jesús Arturo Félix Uribe

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Following the miraculous release of Nicole Pardo Molina, aka La Nicolette, a new video has just surfaced online. For this broadcast, an individual by the name of Jesús Arturo Félix Uribe confesses to his involvement in the Mexican drug trade. 

He also confirms two of the same patrol vehicles by number that La Nicolette mentioned under questioning. La Nicolette was very fortunate to have escaped her harrowing ordeal. 

However, some of what Arturo Felix says here pretty much reaffirms that she’s involved in the trade as well. That appearance she made at a church after being liberated is nothing more than a show filled with feigned tears. As always, everyone remembers God when their world is closing in on them. 

Video translation is as follows:

My name is Jesús Arturo Félix Uribe. The Mayos mob brainwashed me into thinking that we were going to win Culiacán. I work for Vadhir, aka El Imperativo, he’s a compadre of Güero Reyna. 

I would move money for him in order to pay the state policemen and National Guardsmen. Those patrol vehicles are: 509, 004, 501, and 023. And for the National Guardsmen those numbers are: 31445, 31458, 31417, and 28910. 

Guys, don’t bother listening to what all is being said on these social media groups. Pat attention to my warning because the Chapiza mob is in charge here. The same thing that’s about to happen to me will also be your fate. Don’t bother getting involved and just work an honest living. 

La Nicolette plays the victim for a problem that she’s knowingly a part of inside a church after her release. 

Jesús Arturo Félix Uribe was shot to death after his interrogation. 

Sources: José Díaz, Borderland Beat Archives

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'We Negotiate, But We Never Submit'; Sheinbaum Sets Limits in the Face of Trump's Threats

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This was in response to former President Donald Trump's threats of possible actions against drug cartels on Mexican soil.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed this Saturday that the country "negotiates" with its neighbors, but "never subordinates itself," amid repeated threats from US President Donald Trump of possible ground attacks against drug cartels.

At a public event in the border state of Tamaulipas, Sheinbaum reiterated that "Mexico will always be a free, independent, and sovereign country."

"And here on this border, it’s even more symbolic to say this. The president is clear about her principles," the Mexican leader stated.

"We negotiate, we work with our neighbors, but we never subordinate ourselves," she affirmed.

Sheinbaum's statements come after Trump insisted in an interview published today by The New York Post on the possibility of launching a ground attack against drug cartels "anywhere," including Mexico.

They also come after last week's extradition of 37 Mexican prisoners to the United States, as well as the capture and transfer to that country of Canadian drug trafficker and former Olympic athlete Ryan James Wedding.

Wedding's arrest in Mexican territory occurred during the visit of the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Kash Patel, who traveled to the country to strengthen coordination and information sharing on security matters, amid pressure from Washington for Mexico to intensify its fight against drug trafficking.

Wedding was considered one of the most wanted fugitives by the United States, accused of drug trafficking and with alleged ties to the Sinaloa Cartel, according to U.S. authorities.

Separately, Mexico reported the transfer to the United States of 37 prisoners from various correctional facilities, considered "a real threat to security" and wanted for their links to criminal organizations.

This is the third such transfer during the administration of Sheinbaum, who took office in October 2024, following two transfers carried out in 2025, amidst increasing pressure from Trump, who has insisted that Mexico isn’t doing enough to combat the cartels.

Source: El Siglo de Torreón

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La Nicolette Is Lucky To Be Alive

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After several days without official information, authorities in Sinaloa confirmed that the influencer had been found alive.

Authorities in the state of Sinaloa confirmed this Saturday the safe recovery of Nicole Pardo Molina, an influencer known as “La Nicoletthe,” who had been reported missing since January 20 in the city of Culiacán.

The information was released by the Sinaloa State Attorney General's Office after a video circulated on social media in which the young woman made statements that caused concern and reignited public interest in the case.

In the video, widely shared on digital platforms, the influencer claims that she was not in that location by chance and refers to alleged ties to a criminal group, which provoked various reactions and speculation among users.

Towards the end of the video, the young woman makes a public appeal to locate Debanhi Gustavo Hernández Valdez, a minor who, according to her testimony, was allegedly kidnapped on July 21, 2025, in the 4 de Marzo neighborhood in Culiacán.

How did “La Nicoletthe’s” disappearance occur?

Nicole Pardo's disappearance was reported on Tuesday, January 20, after she was intercepted at a shopping center located in the Isla Musalá area, north of the Sinaloa capital.

According to initial reports from state authorities, the incident was classified as an illegal deprivation of liberty, and the corresponding search and investigation protocols were activated.

What did the cameras in her truck capture?

The case attracted attention because the moment of the disappearance was recorded by the built-in cameras of the influencer's vehicle, a purple Tesla Cybertruck.

The images show several armed men getting out of a white vehicle, struggling with the young woman, and then forcing her into another car that had been reported stolen, while her truck remained running at the scene.

What have the Sinaloa authorities reported?

The Sinaloa State Attorney General's Office reported that the vehicles allegedly used in the incident were located, which allowed them to advance in their investigation.

Source:  Azteca Jalisco

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La Nicolette Confesses Several Harsh Uncomfortable Facts

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Every Captain Save a Hoe that could’ve helped Nicole Pardo Molina, aka “La Nicolette,” has yet to come rescue her. 

The drab kidnapping of the young woman in broad daylight turned out to be real even though many online commentators were claiming that it was staged. 

Apparently a lot of people were expecting it to be more dramatic than it actually looked. In spite of this, a new video with La Nicolette confessing to several things has surfaced online. 

The broadcast is similar in nature to a post that was released here at Borderland Beat two days ago. In both films the captives are forced to say what they want the audience to hear. 

It’s an all too common tactic that every cartel uses in order to win favor for themselves. As always, the opposition is smeared while the propagandist paints itself as being less immoral. 

Video translation is as follows:

Hello, I’m here reading this message to make something clear. I’m not here because I’m a saint or by chance. I’m here because I work with Mayito Flaco's mob, the Mayo-Zetas. 

They gave me money to pay the state patrols with these numbers: 028, 025, 509, 5001, and 004. I also helped them collect money from product sales and stores that they extorted here in Culiacán. 

You know very well that I always helped you move bullets, weapons, and money. I always helped you. I was shown a long list of women you have murdered, beaten, raped, and immolated. 

I also want to tell you not to deceive people like you deceived me, saying that the capital is yours and that there are no longer any operatives from Los Chapos around. You don't know what I've seen here. 

Nor do you know where they have me. What you told me has nothing to do with what you post on WhatsApp groups and social media. You and all your allies and the state police together haven’t been able to win this war. Take a look at where you have me. 

What you have done with your war and lies will only lead to more killings and kidnappings of innocent women. Please find the whereabouts of the minor named Devaní Gustavo Hernández Valdéz, who was kidnapped on July 21, 2025, in the 4 de Marzo neighborhood. 

The 4 de Marzo neighborhood of Culiacán, Sinaloa. 

Sources: Ivan, Borderland Beat Archives, Borderland Beat Archives

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FBI's Most Wanted Trafficker Ryan James Wedding Surrenders in Mexico

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The story of an Olympic snowboarder who then ventured into a 20 year career in trafficking first marijuana, then dozens of tons of cocaine across two borders, ended at the US Embassy in Mexico City last night.

FBI's most wanted trafficker, Ryan James Wedding surrendered himself at the Embassy. He had been wanted for trafficking and ordering multiple murders including that of his longtime partner who became an FBI informant.

Update: On Monday January 26, 2026, Wedding pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and trafficking at a Santa Ana, CA courtroom. His lawyer Anthony Colombo, who has represented several cartel figures in the past, reported to the media that his client had in fact not surrendered, contradicting Mexican and US official statements.

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‘My Fate For Supporting Mayito Flaco’s Mob’

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The Chapiza mob is either winning or losing the civil war depending on who you ask. 

For this broadcast, a captured Mayiza member finds himself having to utter what he was coached to say. 

Does it mean it’s true? Again, it all comes down to who’s forcing him to claim this. The only thing certain here is that he won’t be walking away alive from this room. 

His captors plan to remove him from the land of the living once his usefulness as a prop in another one of their videos is over. 

Video translation is as follows:

Don’t bother believing what those TikTokers from the Mayiza mob are saying. They’re claiming that this area is safe but take a look at where I currently find myself. The capital has an owner, it’s the Chapiza mob. And it’ll continue to be that way. 

Source: LaMVrg133

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"El Bótox," Leader of Los Blancos de Troya, Arrested

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The arrest of "El Botox," leader of Los Blancos de Troya, has been reported in a joint operation in Michoacán. He was considered a priority target by state and federal authorities.

Cesar Alejandro Sepúlveda Arellano, “El Botox,” leader of the Los Blancos de Troya cartel and considered a priority target by authorities, was arrested this Thursday in a joint operation in Michoacán.

The criminal leader is charged with extortion against lemon producers and his probable responsibility in the murders of Bernardo Bravo Manríquez and Hipólito Mora Chávez.

The capture was confirmed by the head of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), Omar García Harfuch, who reported that the arrest was achieved “in a joint operation by @Defensamx1 @SEMAR_mx @SSPCMexico @FiscaliaMich and authorities of the state of Michoacán,” and specified that it is “Carlos (sic) Alejandro N ‘Botox’, a priority target and generator of violence in Michoacán.  The main extortionist of lemon growers and responsible for several homicides.” He added that “more information will follow…”

For his part, the governor of Michoacán, Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla, highlighted that the arrest was the result of intelligence work and coordination between federal and state agencies.

“Thanks to intelligence work and the excellent coordination between the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection of the Government of Mexico, SEDENA, SEMAR, the State Attorney General's Office and the Undersecretariat of Specialized Investigation (SIE) of the Michoacán Public Security Secretariat, we achieved the arrest of Carlos (sic) Alejandro ‘N’, alias ‘Botox’, a priority target and generator of violence in our state,” he wrote.

The state governor emphasized that with this apprehension “we are dealing a decisive blow against extortion of our lemon producers and making progress in the fight against impunity,” and acknowledged the participating agencies. Similarly, the Attorney General of Michoacán, Carlos Torres Piña, reported that the arrest was made possible thanks to coordinated efforts between the armed forces, security agencies, and prosecutors' offices.

“Thanks to the coordinated and strategic work between the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena), the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar), the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, the State Public Security Secretariat, the State Attorney General's Office, and the Attorney General's Office of the Republic, we achieved the capture of a criminal target, identified as a generator of violence in the Apatzingán region,” he stated.

Torres Piña affirmed that this result reflects the importance of inter-institutional cooperation. “This result demonstrates that inter-institutional coordination and the exchange of information strengthen our efforts to continue on the path of building peace,” he emphasized.

Cesar Alejandro Sepúlveda Arellano is identified by federal and state authorities as one of the main criminal operators in the Tierra Caliente region, particularly in Apatzingán, where he allegedly led extortion activities against agricultural producers, especially in the lime sector, one of the most affected by protection rackets in recent years.

In addition to extortion, “El Bótox” is being investigated for his probable involvement in the murders of Bernardo Bravo Manriquez and Hipólito Mora Chávez, the latter a former self-defense leader and public figure in the fight against criminal groups in Michoacán.  These murders generated a strong social and political impact in the state.

It is expected that in the coming hours, information will be released regarding his legal status, his transfer to a judge, and the formal charges he will face.

The arrest of “El Bótox” is part of a series of recent operations against high-priority targets in Michoacán, in a context of reinforced federal presence and social pressure to curb the violence and extortion affecting producing communities in the region.

Sources:  Contramuro,  Borderland Beat Archives

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The Alba Protocol Has Been Activated to Locate Influencer Nicole Pardo Molina

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The Attorney General's Office of the State of Sinaloa (FGE) has activated the Alba Protocol to locate Nicole Pardo Molina,  a 20-year-old woman who was reported missing on January 20, 2026, in the city of Culiacán.

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DA's Office: Mexican Drug Trafficking Cartel Member Among Four Men Indicted in 2004 Cold Case

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Four men accused in the beating and stabbing death of a man outside a Chula Vista restaurant more than 20 years ago entered not guilty pleas Tuesday morning. 

The defendants arraigned include 50-year-old José Roque García, 42-year-old Carlos Herrera, 41-year-old Marco Herrera, and 43-year-old Franco Dominguez.

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