Cartel Insider Author
Sol Prendido
Sol Prendido officially joined his buddy Mica Treviño at Cartel Insider on June 8, 2024, the day his first post went live on the site. But the connection goes back further than that. Before Cartel Insider, both Sol and Mica contributed at Borderland Beat, where they spent years translating, tracking, and documenting Mexico’s cartel war for English-speaking readers.
Together, they bring roughly 50 years of cartel knowledge, translation work, field awareness, and reporting experience to Cartel Insider.
Sol is Cartel Insider’s linguistic expert. His strength is transcription, translation, and breaking down fast-moving cartel-related media before the context gets buried or twisted. He transcribes and translates videos, messages, statements, and other material coming out of Mexico’s cartel landscape, helping readers understand not just what was said, but what it means.
In this world, a bad translation can change everything. Sol helps make sure Cartel Insider readers get the words, the tone, and the weight behind them.
Latest Articles
Posts by Sol Prendido
Newest reporting and translated updates by Sol.
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Two Members of ‘Los Chapitos’ Faction Arrested in Mazatlán, Sinaloa; Drugs and Assault Rifles Seized
The Federal Security Cabinet reported the arrest of two alleged members of the “Los Chapitos” faction of the Sinaloa Cartel following raids in Mazatlán.…
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Urgent Medical Attention Ordered for Héctor ‘El Güero’ Palma
According to the legal document filed, the drug lord is in a delicate condition. Héctor Luis Palma Salazar—known as “El Güero” Palma and identified…
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They Want to Be Emma Coronel: The Obsession Driving Under-the-Table Surgeries and Drug-Laced Cosmetic Procedures
She raises the pistol to fire. A wide-brimmed hat shields her jet-black hair and flawless pale skin from the already scorching March morning sun…
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Online Drug Cartels: These Are the Main Apps Used by Drug Traffickers
Cartels no longer operate solely on the streets. Today, they also dominate social media to recruit, monitor, and spread fear From WhatsApp groups used…
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Drones Spotted Flying Over Prisons in Jalisco; They May be Delivering Drugs
Jalisco’s Secretary of Security, Juan Pablo Hernández, announced that drone overflights have been detected at the state’s correctional facilities; consequently, authorities are currently reinforcing…
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Setback for ‘El Chapo’s’ Former Lawyer: Court Overturns Sanction Against Activist Who Revealed Her Ties to the Drug Lord
The Electoral Court ruled that activist Miguel Meza’s allegations against Judge Silvia Delgado, ‘El Chapo’s’ former lawyer, do not constitute gender-based political violence. The…
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Lawyer linked to Z40 and Mayo Zambada Sanctioned by the U.S. for Money Laundering and Fentanyl Trafficking
Defense attorney for Miguel Ángel Treviño Morales—alias “El Z40″—advisor to Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, and the primary liaison between the leadership of the Northeast…
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Eight Police Officers Arrested in Colima for Alleged Ties to the CJNG
In yet another display of the collusion between authorities and criminals, agents from the Colima State Attorney General’s Office have arrested eight municipal police…
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The Rise of “La Firma”: The Colombian Link Between the FARC and the CJNG in Mexico
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel appears to know no borders, as one of its most prominent members is allegedly the Colombian national Carlos Andrés…
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Nephew of “El Mayo” Zambada Executed in San Pedro Garza García
The gunshots alarmed people visiting a bustling commercial complex featuring restaurants, shops, and residential areas. In a commercial district—right before the eyes of dozens…
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The U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Casinos, Lawyers, and an Activist for Alleged Ties to the Northeast Cartel
It was announced this morning that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned businesses and individuals allegedly linked to the Northeast Cartel. Ángel…
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Teenagers Used in Drug Dealing in Tulum Are Rescued
In Quintana Roo, federal and state authorities rescued three victims of human trafficking—including two teenagers—during an operation carried out in the municipality of Tulum. …
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Accounts of ‘El Mayo’ Zambada’s Nephew Frozen Over Suspicious Financial Transactions
Now, take a look at this investigative report I’m presenting to you, because just a few days ago, we witnessed the Supreme Court of…
