Culiacán, Sinaloa—Cartel Insider has obtained an exclusive audio recording of Dámaso “Mini Lic” López Serrano, the disgraced former heir of the Dámaso faction, delivering a scathing tirade against his former allies within the Mayiza faction of the Sinaloa Cartel. The short but explosive call tears apart the façade of unity and dominance Mayiza has worked to project.
The Audio Recording
Transcript of the Call
Thanks to Cartel Insider’s Sol Prendido for transcribing and translating the following transcript.
“It’s already been proven that the majority of people that you guys have ain’t worth a fuck. Name one group from the Cabreras mob that isn’t worth a shit. Flaco is a faggot, and the Rusos mob isn’t worth a flying fuck. What is this shit that the Ranas operatives are snitching? You guys already know that someday this will all go bust, and every one of those guys will fucking crumble.”
Mica’s Analysis
This brief recording speaks volumes. Mini Lic’s venomous critique of Mayito Flaco, including a slur, lays bare his frustration and bitterness toward his former allies. His attacks on the Cabreras, the Rusos, and the Ranas reflect a faction riddled with mistrust and disorganization, unable to maintain cohesion in their war against Los Chapitos.
The cracks in Mayiza’s leadership become even clearer in the context of ongoing complaints about unpaid operatives—a fatal flaw in the cartel world, where money buys loyalty. Mini Lic’s prediction that “this will all go bust” is more than a bitter jab; it’s a damning assessment of a faction struggling to hold itself together.
For Mayito Flaco, this recording isn’t just an insult—it’s a blow to his authority and an exposé of the chaos simmering within Mayiza. The once-powerful faction’s image of control and dominance is now irreparably fractured.
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33 Comments
So who was he supposably talking to? To me it seems like he’s just talking smack. He says Rusos aint worth a fuck but evedince shows otherwise. He talks smack aboutlos Cabretas that they aint worth a shit, when los Fletchas don’t seem to have lost a battle yet. In his show he was always talking about hoy theMayos were going to win,. He guaranteed it.The only thing I could say Mayito seems a little desperate is him allowing mini lic to houn his side.
This recording dates back to December, prior to his arrest. It appears he was speaking to his subordinates, one of whom secretly recorded him. Let me be clear: I’m just the messenger; these are his words. I’m not here to fact-check every claim he makes.
However, one question remains: How does Mini Lic guarantee victory over the Chapitos while sitting in a U.S. prison?
Could the person recording him be the ones that turned him in?
RIP Gilbertona
Despite the FBI building a strong case against ML, his subordinates did not like or trust him.
He sounds like a real comadre lol all chismosa n shit hahahaha
Exactly. He just says things for his convenience. And I don’t know how he could guarantee the Mayos winning, but what he says aint worth much. Especially right now that it seems that Chapos are getting the best of the Mayos. I just mentioned it because of his contradictions. Keep posting them gems though and thank you for your work.
People say his talking of El MF but is probably talking about El flaco de tijuana, but yeah is weird know is side
Mini Lic was recorded insulting Mayiza supporters, the Cabreras, Ruso, and the Ranas—the Arzante brothers in Tijuana. The claim that “Flaco is a faggot” has nothing to do with Flaquito of the Arellano Félix Organization (AFO), and here’s why. Flaquito and the Ranas are bitter enemies, so why would Flaquito even be mentioned in this context? The connection doesn’t make sense. There’s no solid reason to believe the subject here is Flaquito, and equating “Flaco” to him feels like a baseless leap I can’t get behind.
what’s the context and timing of this?
whenever someone falls, they turn bitter and angry, and hate everyone. it fucks your head up.
This recording dates back to December, just before his unexpected arrest. It seems likely that financial pressure or the escalating war drove him to this heated rant.
Those kind of tenuous alliances are so fragile, that could be about anything. They cut him off. Or let him down in some way. Renegotiated a deal. He was used to be being a boss and was reduced to being expendable, with no real reach anymore. He’s no longer an equal. and everyone knows it.
No doubt there’s some issues in all these teams. Who knows what the Aquiles/Mayito relationship is? but he must trust them enough to hold him down when he’s in TJ. Mayo was his padrino. The heir is not always as respected, but seems like Mayo transitioned everyone.
Glad you posted it. I can tell you this, life in the joint sucks.
Thank you. I cannot imagine spending the rest of my time on Earth caged like a wild animal.
Mayo was also chapito Joaquin’s padrino and look what happened there, although I don’t think Aquiles are trash like him.
The Chapitos have pointed fingers at multiple relatives of Mayo, accusing them of testifying against Chapo. Regardless of how things reached this point, one thing is clear: loyalty is a relic of the past.
How long have the new investigations against minlic been going on? Maybe MF didn’t think it was so funny and was tired of mini lic and his talk. Now he’s back in jail and has to hope for a deal again.
FBI sources tell me the investigation was 6 months in the making. They caught wind of Ocran Leaks, and the rest is history.
I think Webster’s dictionary needs to update their definition of the word
-Self Sabotage- with 2 words… Mini Lic 🤦😒😄
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Ditto on laugh in the joint sucks… I cannot imagine facing the rest of my life until I die in a federal prison, and if you want an answer about why all these guys snitch. There it is. If you were in the same position, what would you do?
Great work, Mica! Exposing the facts about the inner workings and interpersonal relationships of these groups only goes to further that your assertions are absolutely dead spot on. Some of these commenters may not like it, but perhaps it’s because their perspective is a tad biased.
Can’t believe he was doing that podcast like that without permission from his handlers. Reckless.
It all began when he embarked on a media tour to criticize the Chapitos publicly. If you’ve followed my work, profiling narcos is what I do best. Below is an excerpt from my profile on ML.
• Public Persona: His decision to give interviews reflects a calculated effort to shape his narrative and manage his public image. It may also suggest a desire to distance himself from the criminal underworld, possibly seeking to redefine his identity. This move could serve as both a psychological release and an attempt to assert control over his life story in the midst of relentless chaos.
Dude he doesn’t have a podcast. Ocean Leaks isn’t Mini Lic.
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The FBI explicitly confirmed to me that they identified Mini Lic as the voice behind the podcast. They acted swiftly when he hinted at returning to Mexico, taking immediate measures to prevent his movement.
You carry the Ruso flag—what’s your take on Mini Lic’s bold claim that “the Rusos mob isn’t worth a flying fuck”?
mf is fighting too many wars war costs $
Bingo! A resource problem.
Mica is it true mini lic’s brother was kidnapped by Mayiza
Yes, I stand by my statement that Jesús López Serrano was forcibly taken on Sunday, January 5, 2025, along with his operator, El 15. After Mayito Flaco listened to our audio, he took immediate action the very same day.
Wow that is some crazy shit wonder when we will see the video getting his head chopped off
If the video doesn’t surface this week, it could signal hesitation from MF, possibly due to suspicions that Jesús was acting as a U.S. informant. Releasing the video would give the DOJ leverage to apply additional pressure, as it could frame the killing as the execution of a U.S. informant—a move with serious legal and diplomatic consequences.
@12:53 Whoa… that’s wild . Any info on where he was taken from?Was this in Mexico? Although I’m familiar with Mini Lic , I didn’t know he had a brother . And yes , I totally agree with your statement about attracting additional pressure for publicly executing him, let alone taking credit for it , if he’s a U.S informant . Even as big, bad and powerful these narcos portray themselves, only one without a brain, would want to poke that hornets nest(U.S) . Even the Chapitos were writing letters to the U.S , to try and convince them that they weren’t involved in the fentanyl trade . That shows that even psychopaths don’t want to add fuel to the fire with the U.S , if they are able to avoid it .
Anybody with half a brain who listened to Ocran leaks, I mean, ocean leaks…LOL
Anybody with half a brain that listened to the multiple available recordings of mini lic can tell that it’s him. You don’t have to be a rocket science or an expert in voice recordings. It’s blatantly obvious. Why he didn’t use some of the software or apps out there to alter. His voice is mind-boggling. It shows his impulsivity and lack of thinking when trying to control his narrative. He was desperate, and now he’s effed.
And if MF post a video of him killing the dude’s Brother. And his brother was working for the feds as a CI on one of their major cases. It’s not as bad as killing a federal agent or a border patrol agent or some other LE employee. But it’s a very close second. And it doesn’t matter if he post the video if it happened an MF did it he is effed. Why? Because the feds will stop at absolutely nothing to protect their confidential sources for future cases, and the fact that It will make obtaining CIS for any other federal case very difficult. The moment they found out, they set up a task force from within the US attorneys, FBI, DEA, and CIA. To rain down hell on earth against MF until he is dead or extradited to the US. And to them those are the only two options.
With an MF decided to kidnap Jesus and kill him he might as well have committed suicide. They are coming and they are coming when he least expect it and I suspect it will be over quickly, and MF will be dead. They would rather capture him alive extra at him and put him in prison for the rest of his life.. Nothing like having a bunch of feds getting up every day and working on putting your ass in an American prison for the rest of your life or killing you. If he’s a smart as I think and that’s suspect at this point, He will need to do everything within his power to secure a deal or enjoy the last few weeks of his freedom or his life.
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