the Sinaloa Cartel

The Sinaloa Cartel is a major Mexican drug trafficking organization known for distributing large quantities of illegal drugs like cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana across Mexico, the United States, and beyond. Established in the late 1980s, it operates through a network of producers, traffickers, and distributors, often using violence and corruption to maintain control. Led historically by figures like Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, the cartel is one of the most influential and powerful organized crime groups in the world. Its activities significantly impact law enforcement efforts and regional stability in Mexico and North America.