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Rafael Caro Quintero Known as 'El Narco de Narcos' in Plea Talks with U.S. Over 1985 Murder of DEA Agent 'Kiki' Camarena

U.S. prosecutors confirm active plea negotiations are underway with legendary cartel kingpin Rafael Caro Quintero over the 1985 murder of DEA agent Kiki Camarena.

Latin Times

Mexican Narco Caro Quintero Accused of Running Cartel Operations Even in Prison

Mexican drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, once known as the "Narco of Narcos" and co-founder of the Guadalajara Cartel, will remain under extreme isolation measures in a U.S. federal prison after prosecutors revealed he allegedly continued directing cartel operations from behind bars in Mexico through his brother, Miguel Ángel Caro…

Latin Times

Five Drug Lords Now At Infamous Brooklyn Prison After Arrival Of 'La Tuta'

The infamous population of Brooklyn MDC prison keeps stacking up with the arrival of a new drug lord: Servando Gomez Martinez, known as "La Tuta" and former leader of La Familia Michoacana

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Caro Quintero Breaks Silence: Mexican Drug Lord Behind Kiki Camarena's Murder Speaks Out from U.S. Prison

The infamous founder of the Guadalajara Cartel has published a statement through his attorney complaining of unjust treatment in a New York prison.

Latin Times

DOJ Won't Seek Death Penalty For Top Cartel Leaders 'El Mayo' Zambada and Rafael Caro Quintero

The Department of Justice won't seek the death penalty for three top cartel leaders incarcerated in the country

Latin Times

US won't seek death penalty for Mexican drug lords Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and Rafael Caro Quintero

U.S. prosecutors won’t seek the death penalty in their cases against Mexican drug lords “El Mayo” Zambada and Rafael Caro Quintero

The Independent UK

DoJ Handing Over Recordings Of The Torture And Killing Of DEA Agent 'Kiki' Camarena By The Guadalajara Cartel

The Department of Justice has begun handing over recordings of the torture and killing of DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena in 1985 as part of a trial against the leader of the Guadalajara Cartel

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DoJ to give up audio tapes of killing and torture of DEA agent Kiki Camarena

Major development in case against Rafael Caro Quintero accused of participating in Camarena’s murder in 1985 in Mexico

The Guardian - US

Mexican President Says She Has 'No Knowledge' Of U.S. Extradition Request For Drug Lord Linked To Murder of DEA Agent

Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo, one of the suspects behind the 1985 murder of Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was released after fulfilling a 40-year sentence in Mexico

Latin Times

Another Two Cartel Drug Lords Could Face The Death Penalty If Extradited To The U.S.

With several Mexican drug cartels now designated as foreign terrorist organizations, "El Cuini" and "La Tuta" could be charged with narcoterrorism or terrorism

Latin Times

DEA Agents Unite as 'El Narco de Narcos' Caro Quintero Faces Death Penalty Decision After Second Audience

Over 40 DEA agents packed the Brooklyn federal courtroom this week, their presence a silent tribute to their fallen comrade, Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, during the drug dealer's second audience.

Latin Times

Mexican drug lord charged with killing DEA agent could face death penalty

Federal prosecutors are considering seeking the death penalty against Mexican drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero in a sprawling case that includes the 1985 killing of a U.S. federal agent

The Independent UK

Sinaloa Cartel, Drug Lords Sued By Family Of DEA Agent Infamously Tortured And Killed

The family of Kiki Camarena, the DEA agent infamously tortured and killed while investigating cartels, is suing three drug lords forty years after the murder

Latin Times

Diddy, SBF Now Joined At Infamous New York Prison By Another Top Drug Lord

Brooklyn MDC's population of high-profile prisoners keeps growing as Rafael Caro Quintero and El Viceroy join fellow drug lord "El Mayo," Diddy, and Sam Bankman-Fried.

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Drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero to be arraigned in NY after being transferred from Mexico

Two cartel leaders sent from Mexico are set to be arraigned in a New York City court

Al Jazeera

Why has Mexico handed over drug cartel leaders to US? Who are they?

Mexico’s largest handover in years comes days before Trump imposes tariffs on Mexican goods.

Latin Times

Handcuffs Used on Notorious Drug Lord Extradited to US Belonged to DEA Agent He Famously Had Kidnapped and Executed

Rafael Caro Quintero will appear before court in the handcuffs used by "Kiki" Camarena

Latin Times

U.S. To Seek Death Penalty For Mexican Drug Lord Rafael Caro Quintero After Extradition

Rafael Caro Quintero was added to the FBI's Most Wanted list in 2018 and offered up to a $20 million reward for information relating to his arrest

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Mexico Extradites Drug Lord Caro Quintero And 28 Cartel Members

Mexico extradites Rafael Caro Quintero and 28 cartel members to the US for drug trafficking and violence charges, showcasing a joint effort to combat organ...

The Independent UK

Mexico sends drug lord Caro Quintero and 28 others to the US as officials meet with Trump team

Mexico has sent infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero to the United States along with 28 other prisoners requested by the U.S. government

Latin Times

There's a New Player Vying For Control of Estado de Mexico: The Caborca Cartel

The Cartel has operated in the state since 2022 with the help of "Los Peluches"

Latin Times

Here's who is left to lead the Sinaloa Cartel after El Mayo's 'kidnapping'

Historically recognized as one of the most powerful drug cartels, the Sinaloa Cartel now faces an uncertain future, marked by fragmentation and internal power struggles.

Reuters

Mexico authorizes U.S. seizure of drug lord Caro Quintero's property

A Mexican court has authorized the United States to seize drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero's assets in Mexico, the U.S. Justice Department said in a statement on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Inside the quest to recapture Mexican drug lord Caro Quintero

Since 1985, when US DEA agent, Kiki Camarena was killed, a task force has sought to capture the man accused of being involved in the death, now he’s behind bars once again. Kevin Sieff and Mary Beth Sheridan tell the story

Tribune News Service

Editorial: DEA helped in Mexican drug lord’s capture even if AMLO is in denial

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wants to take full credit for the recent capture of notorious drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero. But the signs point to some degree of cooperation between the U.S. and Mexican governments.

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