César Morfín Morfín
César Morfín Morfín, also known as 'Primito', is a prominent leader within the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in Tamaulipas, Mexico. Recently sanctioned by the U.S. Department of the Treasury for his involvement in drug trafficking and fuel theft, he has been linked to various criminal activities, including the transportation and distribution of narcotics like fentanyl. Under his leadership, a faction of the Gulf Cartel was transformed into a part of the CJNG, which has become notorious for its high-profit margin operations involving fuel theft, known as 'huachicoleo'. Morfín is known for his extravagant lifestyle, which includes luxury vehicles and exotic animals.
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César Morfín Morfín, known as El Primito, is a leader of a faction of the Gulf Cartel.
Otro jefe del crimen organizado comió con Américo y Narro
Mexico· 2025-09-29
César Morfín Morfín, known as El Primito, is the leader of Los Metros, a faction of the Gulf Cartel.
El asesinato del delegado de la FGR en TamaulipasMexico· 2025-08-11
César Morfín Morfín, known as El Primito, was identified as a leader of a major trafficking network.
Llegó la hora de tocar la puerta más arribaMexico· 2025-07-15
César Morfín Morfín, known as El Primito, is a criminal leader with a strong presence in the Tamaulipas border area.
Traición y ruptura dentro del Cártel JaliscoMexico· 2025-07-01
He is the leader of 'Los Metros', a faction of the Gulf Cartel, responsible for establishing an alliance with the CJNG.
Él es "El Yogurt", del CJNG, lídera comando integrado por exmilitares colombianos; mueren 12 sicarios en intento de detenciónMexico· 2025-05-18
César Morfín Morfín, alias 'Primito', is identified as the leader of the CJNG in Tamaulipas, controlling key border crossings for smuggling stolen crude oil.
Huachicol mexicano llega a Japón e India, detecta EUMexico· 2025-05-06
César Morfín Morfín, alias Primito, is identified as the leader of the CJNG cell in Tamaulipas.
Estados Unidos sanciona a tres hermanos ligados al CJNG por narcotráfico y robo de combustible
Guatemala· 2025-05-01César Morfín Morfín, alias 'Primito', is identified as the leader of a CJNG cell in Tamaulipas.
EU da golpe al huachicoleo; sanciona a 3 narcos mexicanos y 2 empresas ligadas al robo de combustible; las vincula con CJNGMexico· 2025-05-01