Enrique Camarena Salazar
Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena Salazar was a courageous DEA agent whose abduction and murder in 1985 became a pivotal moment in U.S.-Mexico relations. His investigation into drug trafficking led him to uncover a massive marijuana plantation, valued at around $8 billion at the time. After being kidnapped by drug cartel members, Camarena endured severe torture before his body was discovered nearly a month later. His death sparked a significant diplomatic crisis and intensified U.S. anti-drug efforts in Mexico. The case remains unresolved, with some individuals allegedly responsible still at large.
Born on Jul 26, 1947 (78 years old)
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Paraguay:
Enrique Camarena Salazar was an undercover DEA agent who was assassinated in 1985.
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Mexico:
Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena Salazar was murdered, leading to the kidnapping of Humberto Álvarez Machain.
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Mexico:
Enrique Camarena Salazar was a DEA agent murdered in 1985, with Manuel Bartlett Díaz implicated in the case.
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Mexico:
Enrique Camarena Salazar was murdered, and Rafael Caro Quintero is accused of his assassination.
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Mexico:
Enrique Camarena Salazar was an agent whose kidnapping and murder is linked to Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.
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Mexico:
Enrique Camarena Salazar was an agent whose kidnapping and murder led to the pursuit of Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo by the DEA.
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Mexico:
Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena was a DEA agent who was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered, leading to significant repercussions in U.S.-Mexico relations.
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Mexico:
Enrique Camarena Salazar was a DEA agent who was kidnapped and murdered by Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.
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Venezuela:
Enrique Camarena was a DEA agent who was kidnapped and murdered by Caro Quintero.
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Mexico:
Enrique Camarena is considered a 'legend' in the DEA.
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