Enrique Camarena
Enrique Camarena was a DEA agent whose kidnapping and murder in 1985 by drug traffickers in Mexico highlighted the dangers of drug enforcement. His case became a pivotal moment in U.S.-Mexico relations and led to heightened efforts to combat drug trafficking.
Born on Jul 26, 1947 (77 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 2 | 5.00 | 0.24% | +10% | 128,932,753 | 342,162 | $1,200,000 | 3,185$ |
| Peru | 2 | 7.50 | 0.12% | +10% | 32,971,846 | 42,002 | $230,000 | 293$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 100,578 | $21,000,000 | 6,381$ |
| Totals | 5 | 492,907,250 | 484,742 | $22,430,000 | 9,859$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Mexico:
Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena was a DEA agent who was murdered, and Rafael Caro Quintero is accused of his assassination.
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Peru:
Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena was a DEA agent who was kidnapped and murdered by the Guadalajara Cartel in 1985 after infiltrating their operations.
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Mexico:
Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena was murdered in 1985, and his case is linked to Rafael Caro Quintero.
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Peru:
Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena was a DEA agent murdered in 1985, for which Rafael Caro Quintero was sought by Washington.
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United States:
Enrique Camarena was a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent who was abducted, tortured, and killed in 1985.
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Honduras:
Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena was kidnapped and tortured by Caro Quintero's organization in 1985.
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Mexico:
Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena was murdered, leading to charges against Caro Quintero.
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Mexico:
Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena was a DEA agent murdered by Rafael Caro Quintero.
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Venezuela:
Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena was an agent of the DEA whose murder led to the request for Rafael Caro Quintero's extradition.
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Costa Rica:
Enrique Camarena was a DEA agent murdered by Rafael Caro Quintero.
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