cártel de sinaloa

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What's driving the attention

Interest is rising in the Sinaloa cartel amid reports of U.S. policy shifts and allegations involving Mexican officials and cartel activities.

The Sinaloa cartel is under heightened scrutiny following reports of the U.S. government, including the CIA, altering approaches toward combating the cartel's drug operations. Accusations have emerged alleging complicity by Mexican officials in trafficking large quantities of narcotics to the U.S., escalating political and security concerns.