How The Times Covers Cartels and Other Criminal Enterprises
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by Megan DiTrolio, Paulina Villegas, Jack Nicas, Maria Abi-Habib and Lauren KatzenbergFebruary 28, 2026
Cultivating sources. Verifying claims. Staying safe. After the death of El Mencho, four journalists share their approach to this difficult, dangerous work.
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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 2/28/2026