Cartel De Guasave (Musico- Chapo Isidro) send message to Gente De Guano-Los Calabazas from Arroyo Seco in Badiraguato, Sinaloa. Cartel De Guasave drops explosives with drone in Maria Consuelo Loera (mother of Chapo Guzman and Chapo Guzman)home.

 Ivan and Sol Prendido 

Violence and threats continue between Cartel De Guasave (Musico-Chapo Isidro) and "Gente De Guano-Los Calabazas", armed wings of Aureliano Guzman Loera, "Guano Guzman" rivals in Badiraguato. This past Saturday, January 31, clashes erupted, although the objective seemed to be clear by the Cartel De Guasave to throw explosives from a drone at the home properties of Mario Consuelo Loera and her son, Aureliano Guzman Loera. 

HOMES OF GUANO GUZMAN AND HIS MOTHER, THE LATE MARIO CONSUELO HOME, ATTACKED BY EXPLOSIVES FROM CARTEL DE GUASAVE

The short video shows the aftermath of the damage the explosives caused when they were thrown from a drone. 

CARTEL DE GUASAVE CLAIMS ARROYO SECO AS THEIR TERRITORY 

VIDEO TRANSLATION

BY: SOL PRENDIDO 

You mother fuckers actually think that with this drone you’re going to stop us. We’ve already taken Arroyo Seco from you dumbasses. And have scorched with fire the hills that you supposedly controlled. 

They don’t want your mob up there because of the mess you’ve created. We’ll see where the fuck you hide now. Churras, come out and face us like a man you big mouth fuck. 

What’s the point of having this drone within your arsenal if we’re in close proximity to each other for you to come out and battle us in an armed confrontation. We definitely don’t need shit like this to fight you. Come out and meet us face to face. You know where the fuck we’re located. 

WARNING GRAPHIC VIDEO!!

The following two videos require no translation as Cartel De Guasave captured and eliminated two Gente De Guano-Los Calabazas members in Badiraguato, Sinaloa. 

SOURCE: IVAN'SDAILYNEWS

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Panochitas of Los Metros CDG Killed

By Itzli  

Reliable sources have confirmed that Juan Francisco “El Panochitas” Sáenz Tamez, code name “Metro 103”, a former leader of the Los Metros Faction of the Cártel del Golfo (CDG), was executed last week.

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"El Mencho's" master plan: Why isn't the CJNG going all-in in Sinaloa?

 CHAR 

THIS ARTICLE WAS TRANSLATED AND REPOSTED FROM NOTICIAS PV

FEBRUARY 1, 2026

While Los Chapitos seek the full support of Jalisco to stop "Mayito Flaco," Mike Vigil of the DEA assures that Nemesio Oseguera is simply waiting for both factions to destroy each other.

The internal war within the Sinaloa Cartel, unleashed since the capture of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada in September 2024, has entered a phase of desperate alliances. The Chapitos, weakened by losses against the faction led by Ismael Zambada Sicairos (“Mayito Flaco”), have turned to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). However, behind the deployment of hitmen and tactical equipment to Culiacán and Escuinapa, there is a much colder strategy at play on the part of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho.”

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1190 military personnel are being sent to locate the 10 missing miners in Concordia, Sinaloa. High tension is southern Sinaloa as war extends throughout the state.

 CHAR 

FEBRUARY 1, 2026

THIS INFORMATION WAS POSTED BY 24 HORAS MX

Through his social media accounts, Rubén Rocha Moya announced the arrival of 1,190 members of the Mexican armed forces in Sinaloa. This deployment aims to assist in the search for the miners who went missing in the municipality of Concordia a couple of days ago.

"Following instructions from the President of Mexico, Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, and General Ricardo Trevilla, Secretary of National Defense, as of today, Sunday, February 1st, the search operation for the missing miners in the municipality of Concordia is being significantly reinforced," the governor announced.

According to the governor, 800 Army personnel, 270 Special Forces members, 100 National Guard officers, and 20 investigators will arrive in Sinaloa. They will be supported by three armed helicopters and two T6C-Texan aircraft.

It's worth noting that the Sinaloa Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation into the disappearance of the miners in the municipality of Concordia. The incident reportedly occurred on January 24th after a report was made to 911.

It is estimated that 10 workers, including miners, engineers, and security personnel, were victims of kidnapping. No further details have been released regarding the illegal detention of these employees of Vizsla Silver Group.

Finally, it was stated that the top priority is to locate the miners who went missing in Concordia. This includes pursuing all possible lines of investigation regarding the disappearance of these individuals.

SOURCE: 24 HORAS MX 

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Police Officers Attacked with Explosives in Zacatecas

“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat 

Video translation is as follows:

This is how we begin Milenio, at 6 p.m., to report that state police officers were attacked with explosives in Zacatecas. You have the details, Omar Hernández. It's a pleasure to see you this afternoon. Tell us what you know. Go ahead. 

Thank you. Good afternoon. There’s a heavy military and police presence in the municipalities of Villanueva and Tabasco. In this region, an armed confrontation took place this Friday afternoon. 

The elements of the immediate reaction force belonging to the State Preventive Police were conducting a routine patrol along these roads, particularly near the town of Tayagua. 

And there, upon entering and heading towards the municipality of Tabasco, they were encountered by a group of armed civilians. They ordered them to stop, but they didn’t obey the officers' instructions. 

A shootout ensued, which was recorded by inhabitants of rural communities very close to this attack. Then there were explosions, at least two confirmed, homemade explosives. 

The use of drones or complex devices has been ruled out. These explosions aren’t new in the state, as state police officers have been attacked before in other locations with this type of device. 

The attackers finally managed to flee. So far, there has been no report of the arrest or location of these individuals, who fled into mountainous regions. 

This region, bordering the state of Jalisco, has been used by criminal groups specifically to establish criminal camps and to operate these criminal activities from there. 

As a result of these explosions and the shootout, a civilian who was driving on nearby roads was injured. 

He had nothing to do with the confrontation. The authorities, particularly the Secretary General of Government, Rodrigo Reyes, assured through a message on his social media that this person was in stable condition and out of danger. 

Thus, this military and police operation continues in this region, which is heavily contested by criminal groups. That's the report. Incredible, Omar, that this insecurity is happening there in Zacatecas, and look, it's the citizens who have to bear the brunt of it. 

Someone who had nothing to do with it ended up being injured in this confrontation against state police officers. Hopefully, they will soon find these criminals and do what needs to be done. 

We will remain vigilant and keep our finger on the pulse of what’s happening in Zacatecas. Thank you very much, Omar, for the report.

Distance between the towns of Villanueva and Tabasco in Zacatecas. 

Sources: Milenio, All Source News

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Cartel Linked Kidnapping in Texas Ended in Police Shootout

 "Socalj" for Borderland Beat

A police shootout following a kidnapping occurred last week in the border town of Mission, Texas. Initially believed to have been a possible attempted bank robbery, court documents revealed that the kidnapping victim was a businessman who the suspects threatened that he had a '$150,000 hit on him in Mexico.'

The gunmen, claiming to be members of Los Treviños, the main force in the CDN or Cartel de Noreste, tried to force the victim to withdraw $100,000 and when the attempts were reported to police, the responding officers found themselves in a shootout outside of the bank.

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Ten Engineers Kidnapped from Canadian Silver Mine in Concordia, Sinaloa

By "El Huaso" for Borderland Beat

Ten Mexican employees of a silver mine in Concordia, Sinaloa, including engineers and security guards have gone missing since 23 January. Their families claim that they were kidnapped by an armed group.

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The Death Dealers Are On The Move

“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat 

A fallen Mayiza operative lies dead on the ground in Navolato. Whatever earthly aims he was chasing after will be no more. 

Several hours have yet to pass before the hot, burning Mexican sun shines bright across the terrain. 

For the time being, death and destruction continue unabated between the warring factions of La Mayiza and Chapiza mobs. 

Those nocturnal hours are still ideal for them to go out and destroy each other. 

Navolato, Sinaloa

Source: Anonymous 

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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  

BANNERS READ

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

“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat 

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

“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat 

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

“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat 

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

“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat 

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

"Sol Prendido" for Borderland Beat 

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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