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

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'

Aug 08, 2022 12:48 AM EDT By Mary Webber

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

Jul 28, 2022 09:08 AM EDT By Mary Webber

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

Jul 27, 2022 08:48 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

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

Jul 26, 2022 09:09 AM EDT By Mary Webber

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'

Jul 23, 2022 07:42 AM EDT By Rick Martin

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

Jul 09, 2022 07:00 PM EDT By Mary Webber

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

Jul 07, 2022 03:57 AM EDT By Mary Webber

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 US Coast Guard in Puerto Rico

Jul 07, 2022 02:52 AM EDT By Rick Martin

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

Jun 24, 2022 03:04 AM EDT By Mary Webber

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.

El Chapo Case: Supreme Court Rejects Sinaloa Cartel Boss' Appeal to Review His Drug Trafficking Conviction

Jun 07, 2022 03:49 AM EDT By Mary Webber

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday junked the request of Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera to review his case.

Colombia's Cali Cartel Leader Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela Dies in U.S. Prison

Jun 02, 2022 01:50 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, a leader of now-defunct Colombia's Cali cartel, has died in a U.S. prison, according to his lawyer.

Cocaine Worth $32 Million Found by Police Sniffer Dog Inside Truck of Cookie Boxes in Brazil

May 31, 2022 04:20 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A $32 million shipment of cocaine was seized in Brazil after a police sniffer dog found the illegal drugs inside a delivery truck of cookie boxes.

Gulf Cartel Boss 'El Gordo' Extradited From Mexico to U.S. to Face Drug Charges

May 19, 2022 07:22 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

"El Gordo," the former leader of the Gulf Cartel, was extradited from Mexico to the U.S. to stand trial in a Texas court.

El Chapo, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Barack Obama Among Those Ex-Honduras President Wants as Witnesses in His Drug Trafficking Case

May 11, 2022 04:36 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernandez wants to call Sinaloa cartel boss "El Chapo" to the stand as a defense witness in his drug trafficking case.

El Chapo's Sinaloa Cartel Forces Hitmen to Walk Naked in Mexico's Streets for Betraying Boss' Sons, Known as Los Chapitos

May 05, 2022 06:12 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The Sinaloa Cartel forced a group of hitmen to walk naked through Mexico's streets after they allegedly betrayed the sons of "El Chapo," known as Los Chapitos.