La Unión Tepito is a criminal network made up of cells operating in Mexico City., taking its name from Tepito, one of the capital’s best-known neighborhoods. It is one of the city’s dominant criminal structures, active in small-scale drug trafficking, human trafficking, human smuggling, contraband, and extortion. Recent News About La Unión Tepito July 14, 2026 — Alleged CJNG Members Threaten the U...