The Sinaloa Cartel’s structural shift due to Ovidio Guzmán López’s capture and US DOJ’s actions is evident. “Los Chapitos” abandoned fentanyl trafficking under “El Mayo,” focusing on undocumented migrants and the electronic cigarette market. The cartel exploits connections in Baja California, Sonora, and Chihuahua, while still producing various drugs. Recent events in Guasave, Sinaloa, illustrate their influence.

Mica for cartelinsider.com On February 22nd, 2014, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán was captured for the…

The Sinaloa Cartel, led by ‘Los Chapitos’ after the capture of ‘El Raton’, reached a truce with Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada to avoid further conflict and seek protection from U.S. authorities. This agreement led to a ceasefire and cooperation against common enemies. The cartel’s internal changes and power dynamics reflect a complex underworld environment.

Canine units discovered PVC tubes containing fentanyl and methamphetamine along a railroad in Sonora. Despite efforts to locate the responsible party, authorities came up empty-handed. This incident is not an isolated case, as similar drug transportation methods have been uncovered in the past. The discovery is part of a larger trend of increased fentanyl trafficking and associated sanctions.

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