Drug Trafficking

Narco Museum Dedicated to Sinaloa Cartel Leaders El Chapo, El Mayo, Rafael Caro Quintero to Open in Mexico's Sinaloa State

Narco Museum Dedicated to Sinaloa Cartel Leaders El Chapo, El Mayo, Rafael Caro Quintero to Open in Mexico's Sinaloa State

The hometown of convicted Sinaloa Cartel boss Joaquin Archivaldo Guzman Loera, also known as "El Chapo," is considering opening a "narco museum" to attract tourists.
Peru Cops Dressed as Marvel's Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor Carry Out Halloween Drug Raid, Arrest 4 Drug Dealers

Peru Cops Dressed as Marvel's Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor Carry Out Halloween Drug Raid, Arrest 4 Drug Dealers

By Paola Hernández
Peruvian cops disguised as Marvel superheroes Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor, and Black Widow have carried out a Halloween drug raid in Peru and arrested four drug dealers.
Narco Tunnel Similar to Those Built by El Chapo's Sinaloa Cartel Discovered Under Evangelical Center in Mexico

Narco Tunnel Similar to Those Built by El Chapo's Sinaloa Cartel Discovered Under Evangelical Center in Mexico

By Paola Hernández
A narco tunnel similar to those built by the Sinaloa Cartel to transport drugs across the border was discovered in Mexico's Baja California state.
Jalisco Cartel Boss El Mencho Shares Control of the Notorious Mexican Drug Cartel With His 2 Brothers

Jalisco Cartel Boss El Mencho Shares Control of the Notorious Mexican Drug Cartel With His 2 Brothers

By Paola Hernández
Documents from Mexico's Ministry of Defense revealed that Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," is sharing control of the notorious Jalisco cartel with his two brothers.
Guadalajara Cartel Founder Rafael Caro Quintero's 5 Properties in Mexico's Jalisco State to Be Seized

Guadalajara Cartel Founder Rafael Caro Quintero's 5 Properties in Mexico's Jalisco State to Be Seized

By Paola Hernández
Mexico's Attorney General's Office said five properties of Guadalajara Cartel founder Rafael Caro Quintero in Jalisco state will soon be confiscated in light of a court ruling.
Sinaloa Cartel Boss El Chapo Makes New Appeal to Overturn Life Sentence to Get Out of Prison

Sinaloa Cartel Boss El Chapo Makes New Appeal to Overturn Life Sentence to Get Out of Prison

By Paola Hernández
Sinaloa Cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera is reportedly asking a court to have his life sentence overturned.
Colombia Cocaine: UN Says Coca Crops Grew to ‘Historic Levels’ Last Year

Colombia Cocaine: UN Says Coca Crops Grew to ‘Historic Levels’ Last Year

By Paola Hernández
A report from a United Nations agency said the number of Colombia's lands with coca plants from which cocaine is made was at its highest level in 20 years last year.
Mexico: 5 Decapitated Heads Found Inside Ice Coolers in Tamaulipas as Mexican Drug Cartels Battle for Territory

Mexico: 5 Decapitated Heads Found Inside Ice Coolers in Tamaulipas as Mexican Drug Cartels Battle for Territory

By Paola Hernández
At least five decapitated heads have been found in less than a week in Mexico's Tamaulipas state, which is plagued with violence between several Mexican drug cartels.
Guadalajara Cartel Founder Rafael Caro Quintero Made Deals With Rival Beltran Leyva to Bolster Power After 2013 Release, Leaked Documents Reveal

Guadalajara Cartel Founder Rafael Caro Quintero Made Deals With Rival Beltran Leyva to Bolster Power After 2013 Release, Leaked Documents Reveal

By Paola Hernández
After being freed in 2013, Guadalajara Cartel founder Rafael Caro Quintero has tried to bolster his power and rebuild his criminal empire, according to a leaked Mexican army document.
Sinaloa Cartel Founder El Chapo Reveals 'Real Bosses' in the Drug Trade, Says He's Just a 'Trophy'

Sinaloa Cartel Founder El Chapo Reveals 'Real Bosses' in the Drug Trade, Says He's Just a 'Trophy'

By Paola Hernández
Sinaloa Cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera has publicly identified those he claims are the real power behind the international drug trade.
Colombia and U.S. Discuss Improving Drug Interception at Sea, More Intel Sharing on Drug Trafficking

Colombia and U.S. Discuss Improving Drug Interception at Sea, More Intel Sharing on Drug Trafficking

By Paola Hernández
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed enhancing drug interception at sea and more intelligence sharing on drug trafficking.
El Chapo Sons: Notorious Los Chapitos Are on the Rise in Mexico's Powerful Sinaloa Cartel

El Chapo Sons: Notorious Los Chapitos Are on the Rise in Mexico's Powerful Sinaloa Cartel

By Paola Hernández
When Sinaloa Cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera was arrested and extradited to the U.S., Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and El Chapo's four sons, known as "Los Chapitos," were reportedly left in command of the Mexican drug cartel.
Colombia: Gustavo Petro, New President, Calls for New Strategy to Combat Drug Trafficking; Says War on Drugs a ‘Failure'

Colombia: Gustavo Petro, New President, Calls for New Strategy to Combat Drug Trafficking; Says War on Drugs a 'Failure'

By Paola Hernández
Colombia's new president Gustavo Petro has issued calls for a new strategy when addressing the drug trafficking issue in the country, adding that the war on drugs was a failure.
Honduras Cocaine Queen Herlinda Bobadilla Makes First Appearance in US Court After Being Extradited to the Country

Honduras Cocaine Queen Herlinda Bobadilla Makes First Appearance in US Court After Being Extradited to the Country

By Paola Hernández
The cocaine queen of Honduras, Herlinda Bobadilla, who faces charges for drug trafficking, appeared in U.S. federal court on Wednesday.
Cocaine Worth $20 Million Seized in Mexico City's Biggest Drug Bust; Ties to Mexican Drug Cartel Investigated

Cocaine Worth $20 Million Seized in Mexico City's Biggest Drug Bust; Ties to Mexican Drug Cartel Investigated

By Paola Hernández
Police in Mexico City made a historic drug bust on Tuesday as they seized $20 million worth of cocaine, officials said.
El Chapo Case: Chicago Twin Pedro Flores Tied to Sinaloa Cartel Says Prosecutors Gave His Family Immunity Against Prosecution

El Chapo Case: Chicago Twin Pedro Flores Tied to Sinaloa Cartel Says Prosecutors Gave His Family Immunity Against Prosecution

By Paola Hernández
Chicago twin Pedro Flores, associated with Sinaloa Cartel boss "El Chapo," testified Monday that he was promised that no one in his family would be prosecuted for any drug-related activities.
Sinaloa Cartel Boss El Mayo's Son, 'El Mayito Gordo,' Released From California Prison but With 'Conditions'

Sinaloa Cartel Boss El Mayo's Son, 'El Mayito Gordo,' Released From California Prison but With 'Conditions'

By Paola Hernández
Ismael Zambada Imperial, also known as "El Mayito Gordo," son of Sinaloa cartel boss "El Mayo," was released from prison after serving a nine-year sentence.
El Chapo Legacy: Sinaloa Cartel Continues to Build Narco Tunnels for Drug Smuggling

El Chapo Legacy: Sinaloa Cartel Continues to Build Narco Tunnels for Drug Smuggling

By Paola Hernández
Sinaloa Cartel boss "El Chapo" is known for his ingenious ways of transporting drugs, including creating and using narco tunnels for his drug empire.
Rocco Morabito: 'King of Cocaine' for 'Ndrangheta Mafia to Serve Sentence in Italy After Being Extradited From Brazil

Rocco Morabito: 'King of Cocaine' for 'Ndrangheta Mafia to Serve Sentence in Italy After Being Extradited From Brazil

By Paola Hernández
Rocco Morabito, the boss of the powerful 'Ndrangheta mafia in Italy, arrived in Rome on Wednesday after being extradited from Brazil.
Cocaine Worth Over $5 Million Offloaded by U.S. Coast Guard in Puerto Rico

Cocaine Worth Over $5 Million Offloaded by US Coast Guard in Puerto Rico

By Paola Hernández
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded more than $5 million worth of cocaine in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Tuesday.
Brazil's 'Pablo Escobar' Sergio Roberto De Carvalho Arrested in Europe; Fights Extradition to His Home Country

Brazil's 'Pablo Escobar' Sergio Roberto De Carvalho Arrested in Europe; Fights Extradition to His Home Country

By Paola Hernández
Sergio Roberto de Carvalho, dubbed the "Pablo Escobar of Brazil," appeared in a court in Europe to fight attempts to extradite him to his home country.
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