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Conflict● Elevated41m ago · Nov 8, 2026, 6:40 PM

Alleged member of the Cartel del Noreste wanted by the U.S. arrested in Mexico

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · North America

Mexican authorities arrested alias La Pocha in Nuevo Laredo, linked to the Cartel del Noreste and wanted by the U.S. for various crimes. The capture was part of a joint operation by the Army and the Prosecutor's Office, reinforcing bilateral cooperation against organized crime.

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