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The Obscuro Podcast will be returning this year, what topics would you like to be covered?
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May 6, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The Obscuro Podcast will be returning this year, what topics would you like to be covered?
Art by: @sorryhat.bsky.social
Art by: @sorryhat.bsky.social
#Mexico 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 '𝐄𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐨 𝐅𝐞́𝐥𝐢𝐱' 𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐜𝐚́𝐧, 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐚
Following the arrest of Juan Carlos Felix Gastelum 'El Chavo Félix,' a financial operator of the ‘La Mayiza’ faction of the Sinaloa Cartel (#CDS), and the Son-in-law of Ismael Zambada Garcia ‘El Mayo Zambada,’…🧵
Following the arrest of Juan Carlos Felix Gastelum 'El Chavo Félix,' a financial operator of the ‘La Mayiza’ faction of the Sinaloa Cartel (#CDS), and the Son-in-law of Ismael Zambada Garcia ‘El Mayo Zambada,’…🧵
January 24, 2025 at 12:03 AM
#Mexico 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 '𝐄𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐨 𝐅𝐞́𝐥𝐢𝐱' 𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐜𝐚́𝐧, 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐚
Following the arrest of Juan Carlos Felix Gastelum 'El Chavo Félix,' a financial operator of the ‘La Mayiza’ faction of the Sinaloa Cartel (#CDS), and the Son-in-law of Ismael Zambada Garcia ‘El Mayo Zambada,’…🧵
Following the arrest of Juan Carlos Felix Gastelum 'El Chavo Félix,' a financial operator of the ‘La Mayiza’ faction of the Sinaloa Cartel (#CDS), and the Son-in-law of Ismael Zambada Garcia ‘El Mayo Zambada,’…🧵
…In the video, he appears to be sitting down with a coffee in his hand and addresses his comrades from the #FARC. He motivates the fighters in #Catatumbo, stating that they will avenge the murders, but also emphasizes respecting the civilian population,…
January 23, 2025 at 11:55 PM
…In the video, he appears to be sitting down with a coffee in his hand and addresses his comrades from the #FARC. He motivates the fighters in #Catatumbo, stating that they will avenge the murders, but also emphasizes respecting the civilian population,…
…who was recently attacked in multiple ELN communiques, announced that they are actively fighting back against the ELN, which he calls a paramilitary.
The other video shows alias John Mechas, who is the current leader of the Magdalena Medio Block. In the video,…
The other video shows alias John Mechas, who is the current leader of the Magdalena Medio Block. In the video,…
January 23, 2025 at 11:55 PM
…who was recently attacked in multiple ELN communiques, announced that they are actively fighting back against the ELN, which he calls a paramilitary.
The other video shows alias John Mechas, who is the current leader of the Magdalena Medio Block. In the video,…
The other video shows alias John Mechas, who is the current leader of the Magdalena Medio Block. In the video,…
#Colombia 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐞
This Tuesday, January 21st, the leading commanders of the Magdalena Medio Block reappeared in two separate videos. Both have not appeared publicly in a long time. The second in command, alias Richard,… 🧵
This Tuesday, January 21st, the leading commanders of the Magdalena Medio Block reappeared in two separate videos. Both have not appeared publicly in a long time. The second in command, alias Richard,… 🧵
January 23, 2025 at 11:55 PM
#Colombia 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐞
This Tuesday, January 21st, the leading commanders of the Magdalena Medio Block reappeared in two separate videos. Both have not appeared publicly in a long time. The second in command, alias Richard,… 🧵
This Tuesday, January 21st, the leading commanders of the Magdalena Medio Block reappeared in two separate videos. Both have not appeared publicly in a long time. The second in command, alias Richard,… 🧵
…in the Taixtán community of #Tepalcatepec, Michoacán. While the video originated during a separate attack against a military helicopter around February 28th in Apatzingán, Michoacán by an unidentified armed group.
December 17, 2024 at 7:02 AM
…in the Taixtán community of #Tepalcatepec, Michoacán. While the video originated during a separate attack against a military helicopter around February 28th in Apatzingán, Michoacán by an unidentified armed group.
…attempting to provide medical aid to their fellow comrades, but both media instead capture separate incidents years apart.
The image has been attributed to various incidents over the years but presumably originated following a CJNG drone attack against military personnel on October 11th, 2021…
The image has been attributed to various incidents over the years but presumably originated following a CJNG drone attack against military personnel on October 11th, 2021…
December 17, 2024 at 7:02 AM
…attempting to provide medical aid to their fellow comrades, but both media instead capture separate incidents years apart.
The image has been attributed to various incidents over the years but presumably originated following a CJNG drone attack against military personnel on October 11th, 2021…
The image has been attributed to various incidents over the years but presumably originated following a CJNG drone attack against military personnel on October 11th, 2021…
#Colombia 𝐄𝐋𝐍 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
Written By: @weltimkonflikt.bsky.social
This Friday morning, November 23rd, an armed group attacked an armored cash transport in the municipality of #Convención dept. Norte de #Santander ,…🧵
Written By: @weltimkonflikt.bsky.social
This Friday morning, November 23rd, an armed group attacked an armored cash transport in the municipality of #Convención dept. Norte de #Santander ,…🧵
November 23, 2024 at 2:56 AM
#Colombia 𝐄𝐋𝐍 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
Written By: @weltimkonflikt.bsky.social
This Friday morning, November 23rd, an armed group attacked an armored cash transport in the municipality of #Convención dept. Norte de #Santander ,…🧵
Written By: @weltimkonflikt.bsky.social
This Friday morning, November 23rd, an armed group attacked an armored cash transport in the municipality of #Convención dept. Norte de #Santander ,…🧵
We would like to thank Oscar Balmen for covering our investigation done in collaboration with @natsecboogie during his Nación Criminal segment on MVS Noticias on the use of Emoji’s by members of criminal organizations in #Mexico,…🧵
November 20, 2024 at 4:59 PM
We would like to thank Oscar Balmen for covering our investigation done in collaboration with @natsecboogie during his Nación Criminal segment on MVS Noticias on the use of Emoji’s by members of criminal organizations in #Mexico,…🧵
#Mexico 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐣𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐞
Made in collaboration with @ natsecboogie on X.
Over the years, emojis have become a typical method of communication through the Internet, allowing people to express certain reactions that may not…🧵
Made in collaboration with @ natsecboogie on X.
Over the years, emojis have become a typical method of communication through the Internet, allowing people to express certain reactions that may not…🧵
November 18, 2024 at 4:03 PM
#Mexico 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐣𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐞
Made in collaboration with @ natsecboogie on X.
Over the years, emojis have become a typical method of communication through the Internet, allowing people to express certain reactions that may not…🧵
Made in collaboration with @ natsecboogie on X.
Over the years, emojis have become a typical method of communication through the Internet, allowing people to express certain reactions that may not…🧵
#Colombia 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐄𝐌𝐂 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧 𝐄𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐨
On Sunday, October 13th #FARC Guerrillas belonging to the Estado Mayor Central (#EMC) attacked the security forces in the Corinto municipality of #Cauca. 🧵
(Video Courtesy Of: BLU Pacífico)
On Sunday, October 13th #FARC Guerrillas belonging to the Estado Mayor Central (#EMC) attacked the security forces in the Corinto municipality of #Cauca. 🧵
(Video Courtesy Of: BLU Pacífico)
November 16, 2024 at 12:18 AM
#Mexico 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬
Around October 9th, a message was distributed throughout the El Dorado municipality and nearby regions in #Sinaloa by the ‘La Mayiza’ faction of the #SinaloaCartel (CDS)…🧵
Around October 9th, a message was distributed throughout the El Dorado municipality and nearby regions in #Sinaloa by the ‘La Mayiza’ faction of the #SinaloaCartel (CDS)…🧵
November 15, 2024 at 6:18 AM
#Mexico 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬
Around October 9th, a message was distributed throughout the El Dorado municipality and nearby regions in #Sinaloa by the ‘La Mayiza’ faction of the #SinaloaCartel (CDS)…🧵
Around October 9th, a message was distributed throughout the El Dorado municipality and nearby regions in #Sinaloa by the ‘La Mayiza’ faction of the #SinaloaCartel (CDS)…🧵
#Colombia 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐋𝐍 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬
Between the 26th and 27th of October, the #ELN carried out multiple attacks against the Colombian #Army using roadside IEDs and sniper fire. A Military convoy was traveling at night on the road from #ElZulia in the direction…🧵
Between the 26th and 27th of October, the #ELN carried out multiple attacks against the Colombian #Army using roadside IEDs and sniper fire. A Military convoy was traveling at night on the road from #ElZulia in the direction…🧵
November 15, 2024 at 5:51 AM
#Colombia 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐁𝐈𝐄𝐃 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐨, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚
In the early morning hours of November 8th, a motorcycle bomb exploded in the town of El Plateado killing one Colombian soldier and critically injuring another. 🧵
(Video Courtesy Of: La FM)
In the early morning hours of November 8th, a motorcycle bomb exploded in the town of El Plateado killing one Colombian soldier and critically injuring another. 🧵
(Video Courtesy Of: La FM)
November 15, 2024 at 5:11 AM
#Colombia 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐁𝐈𝐄𝐃 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐨, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚
In the early morning hours of November 8th, a motorcycle bomb exploded in the town of El Plateado killing one Colombian soldier and critically injuring another. 🧵
(Video Courtesy Of: La FM)
In the early morning hours of November 8th, a motorcycle bomb exploded in the town of El Plateado killing one Colombian soldier and critically injuring another. 🧵
(Video Courtesy Of: La FM)
#Mexico 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐬 𝐁𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐨
An image circulated through social media around November 7th showing an alleged member of the ‘Los Chapitos’ faction of the #SinaloaCartel (CDS) burning a hat embossed with a caricature representing…🧵
An image circulated through social media around November 7th showing an alleged member of the ‘Los Chapitos’ faction of the #SinaloaCartel (CDS) burning a hat embossed with a caricature representing…🧵
November 15, 2024 at 5:01 AM
#Mexico 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐬 𝐁𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐨
An image circulated through social media around November 7th showing an alleged member of the ‘Los Chapitos’ faction of the #SinaloaCartel (CDS) burning a hat embossed with a caricature representing…🧵
An image circulated through social media around November 7th showing an alleged member of the ‘Los Chapitos’ faction of the #SinaloaCartel (CDS) burning a hat embossed with a caricature representing…🧵
#Colombia 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐨, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚
On Friday, May 31st, the Colombian Army was alerted of a trucked parked in the vicinity of the Apiay Military Base in Villavicencio, Colombia where the 4th Division is stationed…🧵
On Friday, May 31st, the Colombian Army was alerted of a trucked parked in the vicinity of the Apiay Military Base in Villavicencio, Colombia where the 4th Division is stationed…🧵
June 1, 2024 at 6:36 PM
#Colombia 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐨, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚
On Friday, May 31st, the Colombian Army was alerted of a trucked parked in the vicinity of the Apiay Military Base in Villavicencio, Colombia where the 4th Division is stationed…🧵
On Friday, May 31st, the Colombian Army was alerted of a trucked parked in the vicinity of the Apiay Military Base in Villavicencio, Colombia where the 4th Division is stationed…🧵
Mexico: Kidnapped Member of The Searching Mothers of Sonora Released.
The Union of Collectives of Searching Mothers in Tamaulipas released a written communication directed to the leaders of organizations operating in northern Sonora, specifically naming the... (1)
The Union of Collectives of Searching Mothers in Tamaulipas released a written communication directed to the leaders of organizations operating in northern Sonora, specifically naming the... (1)
May 27, 2023 at 5:23 PM
Mexico: Kidnapped Member of The Searching Mothers of Sonora Released.
The Union of Collectives of Searching Mothers in Tamaulipas released a written communication directed to the leaders of organizations operating in northern Sonora, specifically naming the... (1)
The Union of Collectives of Searching Mothers in Tamaulipas released a written communication directed to the leaders of organizations operating in northern Sonora, specifically naming the... (1)
Mexico: The Baja California Attorney General Confirms The Sinaloa Cartel Responsible For The San Vicente Massacre.
(Photo Courtesy Of: @ TecateShore on Twitter)
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(Photo Courtesy Of: @ TecateShore on Twitter)
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May 23, 2023 at 9:41 PM
Mexico: The Baja California Attorney General Confirms The Sinaloa Cartel Responsible For The San Vicente Massacre.
(Photo Courtesy Of: @ TecateShore on Twitter)
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(Photo Courtesy Of: @ TecateShore on Twitter)
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#Mexico Gulf Cartel Code of Honor Revealed by Guacamaya Hacktivist Leaks.
A Mexican military document leaked by the “Guacamaya'' hacktivist group on Sept. 29, 2022, revealed the existence of a code of honor pamphlet for the “Grupo Escorpión” cell of the Gulf Cartel. 🧵(1)
A Mexican military document leaked by the “Guacamaya'' hacktivist group on Sept. 29, 2022, revealed the existence of a code of honor pamphlet for the “Grupo Escorpión” cell of the Gulf Cartel. 🧵(1)
May 14, 2023 at 4:54 PM
#Mexico Gulf Cartel Code of Honor Revealed by Guacamaya Hacktivist Leaks.
A Mexican military document leaked by the “Guacamaya'' hacktivist group on Sept. 29, 2022, revealed the existence of a code of honor pamphlet for the “Grupo Escorpión” cell of the Gulf Cartel. 🧵(1)
A Mexican military document leaked by the “Guacamaya'' hacktivist group on Sept. 29, 2022, revealed the existence of a code of honor pamphlet for the “Grupo Escorpión” cell of the Gulf Cartel. 🧵(1)
#Cuba Third Round Of ELN Peace Negotiations Continue Despite Continued Conflict.
A third round of peace negotiations between the ELN and the Colombian Government are currently underway in #Havana, despite continued conflict between the two. 🧵(1)
A third round of peace negotiations between the ELN and the Colombian Government are currently underway in #Havana, despite continued conflict between the two. 🧵(1)
May 14, 2023 at 4:42 PM
#Cuba Third Round Of ELN Peace Negotiations Continue Despite Continued Conflict.
A third round of peace negotiations between the ELN and the Colombian Government are currently underway in #Havana, despite continued conflict between the two. 🧵(1)
A third round of peace negotiations between the ELN and the Colombian Government are currently underway in #Havana, despite continued conflict between the two. 🧵(1)