Enrique “Kiki” Camarena

Enrique “Kiki” Camarena was a dedicated American drug enforcement agent working for the DEA. In the 1980s, he led efforts to combat drug cartels in Mexico, especially targeting the powerful and violent Guadalajara Cartel. His work helped expose the illegal drug trade and protect communities. Tragically, he was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered by drug traffickers in 1985, an event that drew international attention to the severity of drug-related violence and corruption. Camarena is remembered as a hero who bravely fought against the drug trade, and his legacy has influenced efforts to combat drug trafficking worldwide.