The most feared and notorious Mexican Drug Cartel leader, who was responsible for a series of beheading and massacre, El Gordo May was known to be feared during his time. 

The Notorious Mexican Drug Lord Who Beheaded 12 Persons

Moises Escamilla May or also known as "El Gordo May' 45 years old, was known to be one of the most notorious and dangerous man during his time. Aside from the illegal businesses he had, he was also known for series of massacres and ruthlessly beheaded 12 persons.

During his time as the leader of "Los Zetas Drug Cartel" his group was known for being violent and one of the most dangerous organized groups operating in Mexico. He amassed his wealth through kidnapping, extortion, drug trafficking, sex trafficking, and gun running. 

In 2008, he was arrested along with his eight men. He was also responsible for the beheading of 12 people in Yucatan, Mexico. Moreover, El Gordo May's cartel was considered as the most feared group in the Cancun Area.

His cartel was the main supplier of cocaine in the Cancun area and smuggle it using maritime routes from Central America to the popular beaches. It was even easier for him to operate smuggling because of his network of informants that include police officers.

According to a recently published report, El Gordo May developed respiratory problems two days before his death. It is believed that he contacted the virus inside the overcrowded jail. His death was only announced by the authorities on Sunday.  

COVID-19 Infections in Different Jails in Latin America

For the past few weeks, unrest in the different jails in Latin America like Peru and Brazil have been reported. Prisoners staged riots and protests because of the fear of virus contagion due to their overcrowded jail. Some were also asking for protective medical equipment to protect themselves against the virus.

If there is one place on earth where social distancing is not possible, that would be prisons. Like for example in Peru where 600 inmates tested positive for the virus, according to a previously published report of Latin Post.

Due to the fear of being infected from the virus, the inmates of Miguel Castro Castro Jail in Peru staged a riot. The Jail was built and designed to cater less than 2,000 people but at present, the Jail is holding more than 5,500 inmates.

Another jail in Peru is the Lurigancho, the country's largest prison, that was built and designed only for 2,500 prisoners but at present, they are holding more than 10, 000 inmates. The protest in jail only ceased after the warden signed an agreement with the prisoners. 

COVID-19 Cases in Mexico

As of today, Mexico has more than 36,000 positive cases of COVID-19 and a death toll of more than 3,500, according to worldometers. 

However, Mexico's Ministry of Health Hugo Lopez Gatell already said last month that the real number of cases in Mexico should be multiplied to eight times to the present number. This is because of the low level of testing in the country. 

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