Sinaloa Cartel
The Sinaloa Cartel is often described as the largest and most powerful drug trafficking organization in the Western Hemisphere.
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15 MAR 2023
Australia and New Zealand are the most expensive cocaine markets in the world. For the Sinaloa Cartel, it's worth the…
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22 FEB 2023
The conviction of Genaro García Luna is a big victory for US law enforcement institutions. But problems remain in the…
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22 FEB 2023
The misuse of the term "cartel" by US lawmakers at a recent hearing on fentanyl prompts us to ask: should…
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17 FEB 2023
Wilder Emilio Sánchez Farfán, alias “Gato Farfán” helped develop Ecuador's credentials as a drug trafficking hub.
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15 FEB 2023
Prescription drugs containing fentanyl and methamphetamine are being sold in northern Mexico, putting unknowing customers at extreme risk.
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17 JAN 2023
The trial of Mexico’s former top public security official will reveal shortcomings in the fight against organized crime.
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