Mario Bros Busted in Tijuana

And No, Not the Nintendo Kind

Tijuana authorities finally caught a crime boss known as “Mario Bros”. He’s a suspected leader in the Los Mayos cartel. This time, he tried to escape during a raid in the Natura neighborhood. However, there were no power-ups to save him.

The Mexican Army led the operation. In addition, the Navy, local and state police, federal agents, and prosecutors all joined in. Basically, every badge in Baja showed up.

As a result, officers seized weapons and other shady items. According to investigators, Mario is linked to multiple homicides and cartel activity across the region.

At the moment, he’s behind bars. Authorities are still deciding whether to keep him in Tijuana or move him to another prison. Either way, the bust shows how serious these agencies are about working together.

More importantly, this is another win in the ongoing effort to make Tijuana safer. While crime headlines are rarely good news, this one might just be the exception.

At the Gringo Gazette North, we keep it real—with a wink. And in this case? Let’s just say, game over, Mario.

Luisa Rosas-Hernández

Luisa Rosas-Hernández is a writer for the Gringo Gazette North, where she covers Baja’s wine scene, good eats, and public safety—with a healthy dose of wit and no bad news allowed. By day, she’s a health researcher recognized by Mexico’s National System of Researchers (SNI), and by night, she handles the Gazette’s finances and dabbles in social media—making sure the numbers add up and the posts pop. When she’s not chasing stories or crunching data, you’ll likely find her in the Valle enjoying a glass of red (or a crisp white with oysters)… for research purposes, of course.

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