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CJNG Regional Boss ‘TÃo Lako’ Evades Capture Once More
News that an alleged high-ranking Jalisco Cartel New Generation (Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación – CJNG) boss slipped through the Mexican military’s net this week cast a spotlight on Heraclio Guerrero MartÃnez, alias “TÃo Lako,” one of the organization’s most prominent regional power brokers in Michoacán.
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Annual Special
*Summer InSights 2026
Welcome to Summer InSights, our seasonal deep dive into the stories shaping Latin America’s underworld. This year, we are exploring four dynamics that are changing the face of organized crime in Latin America.
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Covering Organized Crime From the Field
InSight Crime goes into the field to understand first-hand the criminal dynamics at play across Latin America and the Caribbean. We speak to local sources, government officials, and even the criminals themselves to deliver in-depth investigations.
