Guillermo Valdés

Guillermo Valdés is a prominent figure in Mexican security studies, known for his role as the former director of the Centro de Investigación y Seguridad Nacional (CISEN), Mexico's intelligence agency. He has authored several works on the history and dynamics of drug trafficking in Mexico, including the influential book 'Historia del narcotráfico en México.' Valdés is recognized for his critical analysis of the relationships between drug cartels and Mexican authorities, emphasizing the complicity that has allowed narcotrafficking to flourish. His insights shed light on the complexities of security, governance, and organized crime in Mexico.