Drug Crimes and Cartels in Mexico’s Long War: What You Should Know

Mexico, as we see it today, was very different a few years ago. Law enforcement agencies and adept criminal lawyers have made numerous efforts in reducing the crime rate and violence.

The illegal drug and firearms industry in Mexico significantly impacts the social and economic situation inside the country. Thanks to a federal crime and drug lawyers such as Fabian Meneses, locals and travelers have the power to seek legal assistance in case of a false charge or arrest.

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In this blog, we talk about Mexico’s drug control and cartel situation. It also encompasses the US-Mexico border policies that help in smuggler interdiction and drug prevention.

What Led to Mexico’s Drug Cartels Growth?

According to various studies, both local and international experts say the cartels in Mexico were widely fueled by the revenue generated by illicit drug smuggling. They used a big portion of their revenue to pay off legal authorities.

In the early days, when Mexico's security and legal system wasn't as powerful as it is today, drug cartel owners coerced them to coordinate and cooperate with them. They also paid off and even murdered public and private officials who didn't abide and followed their instructions.

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As a result, drug smuggling, possession, and cartels grew stronger by the day. During the days when PRI ruled the country, carters were supported and financed. They created a centralized structure that made corrupt officers stronger. And consequentially, cartels were able to access markets, get production permits, and have easy transportation capabilities.

The Impact

Mexico's drug cartels were so strong that they consumed thousands of innocent lives. There were powerful drug trafficking groups that rule big state portions. All in all, it’s safe to say that these cartels played a massive role in fueling corruption, violence, and homicide.

3 Most Famous Drug Cartels in Mexico

This section highlights the three most popular drug cartels of Mexico.

1.     The Sinaloa Cartel

The US government refers Sinaloa Cartel as one of the biggest, most dangerous drug-trafficking groups in the world. This cartel came into existence during the 1980s and quickly gained rapid popularity because its leader Joaquín AKA Shorty was the richest man in the World at that time.

He was so popular that you can find his reference in numerous TV shows, movies, and books.

2.     The Jalisco New Generation

This is relatively a more recent drug cartel that was formed in 2010. Jalisco is considered one of the biggest competitors to Sinaloa. The drug cartel expanded quite fast across Mexico and was believed to have owned assets of more than 20 billion USD.

You’d be surprised to know that the Jalisco New Generation cartel was owned by a former police officer who used to be Mexico’s most wanted man.

Cities like Tijuana, Mexico have high crime and homicide rates, therefore, Fabian Meneses is
here to help you. Meneses Legal is a leading law firm in Tijuana that offers exceptional legal
assistance in federal crimes, drug crimes, including crimes for introduction of drugs into Mexico, among many more.

With over 40 years of industry experience, Fabian Meneses has worked on plenty number of cases ensuring favorable results for his clients. Whether you’re looking for a bilingual criminal defense attorney or a violent crime attorney, call us at (664)500-6896 in Tijuana or (619)777-8627 in San Diego. 


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