Cártel de Tepalcatepec

Also known as: Cartel del Abuelo
Based in MexicoActive2018-presentSourcesCártel de Tepalcatepec

Mexican drug trafficking organization based in Tepalcatepec, Michoacán, founded in 2018 by Juan José Farías Álvarez alias 'El Abuelo'. Originally a local self-defense group, it later turned to drug trafficking and joined Carteles Unidos to fight the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Known for violent confrontations, use of explosive drones, and road blockades. Still active as of the article's writing.

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