Sinaloa Cartel

Also known as: Cartel de Sinaloa, CDS, Cártel del Pacífico, Guzman-Loera Organization, Pacific Cartel
Based in MexicoActive1987-presentSourcesSinaloa CartelCártel de Sinaloa

Mexican transnational criminal organization dedicated to drug trafficking and other illicit activities. Based in Culiacán, Sinaloa, it was founded in 1989 by Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, and others. Considered the most important cartel in Mexico and one of the most influential globally, it controls major drug routes into the United States and operates in multiple continents. Currently divided into factions led by Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar (Los Chapitos) and Ismael Zambada Sicairos (La Mayiza).

CRIMENET has extracted 474 linkages for this organization, including 238 cooperative ties across 85 organizations, 173 conflicts across 33 organizations, 63 other connections and footprints in 27 countries.

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ArgentinaPresence
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Argentina as part of its international operations.
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AustraliaPresence
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Australia as part of its Pacific operations.
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BelizePresence
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Belize as part of its international operations.
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BoliviaPresence
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Bolivia as part of its international operations.
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BrazilPresence
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Brazil as part of its international operations.
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CanadaPresence
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Canada, specifically in British Columbia and Eastern Canada.
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ChinaSupply
The Sinaloa Cartel imports raw products/chemicals from China.
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ColombiaPresence
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Colombia as part of its international operations.
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Costa RicaPresence
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Costa Rica as part of its international operations.
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EcuadorPresence
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Ecuador as part of its international operations.
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El SalvadorPresence
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in El Salvador as part of its international operations.
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GermanySupply
The Sinaloa Cartel sources methamphetamine precursors from Germany.
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GuatemalaPresence
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Guatemala as part of its international operations.
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GuyanaPresence
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Guyana as part of its international operations.
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HondurasPresence
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Honduras as part of its international operations.
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IndiaSupply
The Sinaloa Cartel sources methamphetamine precursors from India.
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NetherlandsPresence
The Sinaloa Cartel moved into the Netherlands to set up drug manufacturing operations around 2015.
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New ZealandPresence
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in New Zealand as part of its Pacific operations.
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NicaraguaPresence
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Nicaragua as part of its international operations.
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PanamaPresence
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Panama as part of its international operations.
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PeruPresence
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Peru as part of its international operations.
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PhilippinesOperations
Three suspected members of the Sinaloa Cartel were arrested in Lipa, Batangas, Philippines with 84 kg of methamphetamine.
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The Sinaloa Cartel has operations in cities across the U.S., including Chicago, San Diego, Atlanta, and has set up cannabis growing operations in California.
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VenezuelaPresence
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Venezuela as part of its international operations.
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ChilePresence
The Sinaloa Cartel has territory in Chile.
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JapanSupply
The Sinaloa Cartel has contacts with the Japanese Yakuza to buy methamphetamines.
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SpainPresence
Spanish police dismantled a Sinaloa Cartel cell in Madrid, arresting 24 people and seizing drugs and assets.