Argentina Designates Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación As a Terrorist Organization

By "El Huaso" for Borderland Beat

    This morning, the Argentine government declared the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) a terrorist organization. The designation, the first in Latin America, signals alignment with the Trump administration at a time when close ties with Washington translate into domestic political benefits.

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The Mayo-Zetas Mob Fragments in Zacatecas

“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat

Ah, the infamous snitching before a camera while pertaining to a famous cartel. 

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Banana Farmer Eduardo Ochoa Arias Found Dead After Kidnapping in Colima

By "El Huaso" for Borderland Beat

Eduardo Ochoa Arias, a banana producer and exporter in Colima, was found dead after being abducted on March 13 in Cerro de Ortega (near Tecomán) by an armed group while traveling through nearby agricultural areas close to the Michoacán border. 

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17,000 Liters of Precursor Chemicals for Synthetic Drugs Seized in Guanajuato

By "El Huaso" for Borderland Beat

Guanajuato police arrested two men who were transporting over 17,000 liters of chemical precursors used for making synthetic drugs without documentation on the on the Morelia–Salamanca highway.

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Two Police Officers Gunned Down in Villa Juárez, San Luis Potosi

By "El Huaso" for Borderland Beat

Two Guardia Civil Estatal officers were killed in a torrent of gunfire in the town of Villa Juárez, San Luis Potosi yesterday morning. Authorities surged forces to try and locate the culprits, but were unable to find them.

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Seven Electricians Released after Kidnapping in Matehuala, San Luis Potosí

By "El Huaso" for Borderland Beat

After two days of being held captive by a criminal group in Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, seven electricians who were kidnapped while traveling to a job site were released. One of the workers stated in an interview that he believes the criminal group sought to recruit them for an electrical project.

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The Gulf Cartel Metros Fight Over Security Cameras in Reynosa, Tamaulipas

By "El Huaso" for Borderland Beat

On March 19, the Gulf Cartel Metros faction placed at least three narco banners around Reynosa threatening the city government.  

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Iranian Hacking Group Threatens Former Canadian Politician with CJNG Beheading

"Socalj" for Borderland Beat

A pro-Islamic regime hacker group that sent death threats to former Ontario MPP Goldie Ghamari earlier this month was named as one of four Iranian intelligence operations shut down by the U.S. government. One of their threats stated that a bounty of $250,000 was placed on her head and information on her and another's location in the US was provided to members of CJNG.

The FBI announced it took down four websites facilitating Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) hacking efforts. The DOJ says these efforts were tied to “psychological operations and transnational repression."

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Canadian Trafficker Sebastian "Stix" Rollin Extradited to US, Ran Montreal Drug Labs, Tied to Brothers Keeper Gang

"Socalj" for Borderland Beat

A 49-year-old Quebec man has been extradited to the United States to face charges of importing opioids into the US and money laundering. He had been arrested in Spain on February 20, 2026.

According to the indictment, authorities allege Sebastien "Stix" Rollin, who lived in Montreal at the time, arranged the sale of synthetic opioid pills containing protonitazene disguised as oxycodone, to a Tampa, Florida based undercover police officer.

Rollin allegedly claimed to be selling oxycodone, when in fact it was protonitazene, a powerful opioid considered to be three times more potent than fentanyl. Rollin is also tied to a large scale undercover DEA operation against Opinder "Thanos" Singh Sian for importing drugs into the United States and Australia.

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Mayito Flaco and Ivan Archivaldo Meet Up?

“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat 

The probability that something is true holds about as much weight as the possibility that it isn’t. With the latest rumor circulating online, everyone should be mindful of this. 

Just months ago, I’d heard that one faction of the Cartel de Sinaloa was on the verge of being completely wiped out. Only to hear weeks later that those claims now applied to the opposition. 

The latest gossip today has both cartel heads, Ivan Archivaldo and Ismael Zambada Sicairos, in a meeting that leaves us with more questions than answers. 

Source: Contacto Revista

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CJNG Hitman Commander Killed in Shootout in El Alpuyequito, Colima

By “El Huaso” for Borderland Beat

Four CJNG members, including “El Joker” a hitman commander responsible for ten murders & ordering another 15, were killed in a police shootout in El Alpuyequito, Colima on Saturday. In 2025, El Joker was arrested and sentenced to 3 years for carrying a firearm, but was conditionally released after paying a 500 peso (USD 28) fine.

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Armed Attacks in Celaya Leave Two Dead and Two Injured in Santa Rita and Villas del Bajío Neighborhoods

“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat 

The attacks left two people dead and two others injured in incidents that occurred just minutes apart in different neighborhoods of the city.

Two armed attacks recorded overnight in the municipality of Celaya resulted in two fatalities and two injuries.

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Three Suspected CJNG Hitmen Arrested in Chiapas

“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat 

In a joint operation involving state and municipal forces, authorities detained three individuals this Saturday, March 14, 2026, who have been identified as alleged members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The detainees are believed to be directly linked to a series of homicides perpetrated in recent weeks within the municipality of Huixtla.

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"Pepe" of the CJNG Has Been Captured; He Transported "El Mencho's" Girlfriend Prior to his Death

“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat 

Members of the Mexican Army Special Forces and the National Guard arrested José N—better known as "Pepe"—who is considered one of the principal logistical operators for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

"Pepe's" arrest took place during ground patrols in the municipality of Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Jalisco, where federal agents located the CJNG member and seized drugs, weaponry, and a vehicle from him.

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