Sinaloa Cartel

The Sinaloa Cartel is one of Mexico's most powerful drug trafficking organizations, known for producing and distributing large quantities of illegal drugs like cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine. Founded in the late 1980s, it operates mainly in the state of Sinaloa and has extensive networks in the United States and beyond. The cartel is notorious for its use of violence and corruption to maintain control over territories and evade law enforcement. Its leadership, particularly figures like Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, has attracted significant media attention, highlighting the broader issues of drug-related crime and its impact on society.