Ignacio Coronel Villarreal
Ignacio Coronel Villarreal was a prominent Mexican drug lord and a leading figure in the Sinaloa Cartel, known for his strategic role in organizing drug trafficking operations across Mexico and into the United States. He was considered one of the top lieutenants of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán and was involved in various violent conflicts with rival cartels. Coronel's criminal activities extended beyond drug trafficking to include money laundering and arms trafficking. He gained notoriety for his ability to evade law enforcement and for his significant influence in the drug trade until his death in a shootout with Mexican military forces in July 2010. His legacy continues to impact the dynamics of organized crime in Mexico, as he was instrumental in the formation of alliances among drug trafficking organizations.
Born on Aug 01, 1964 (61 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 3.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 62,406 | $1,700,000 | 2,791$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 3.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 5,713 | $54,000 | 89$ |
| Italy | 1 | 5.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 99,118 | $2,000,000 | 3,279$ |
| Totals | 3 | 101,940,794 | 167,237 | $3,754,000 | 6,159$ |
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Italy:
Ignacio Coronel Villarreal was a member of the Sinaloa Cartel and a key figure in the drug trafficking operations that Oseguera became involved with.
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Canada:
Ignacio Coronel Villarreal, also known as 'Nacho Coronel', was a drug lord who collaborated with Oseguera Cervantes before his death.
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Uruguay:
Ignacio Coronel Villarreal, known as 'Nacho Coronel', was a narcotrafficker with whom Oseguera Cervantes allied in his youth.
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Costa Rica:
Ignacio Coronel Villarreal, known as 'Nacho Coronel', was identified as a drug lord associated with the Sinaloa Cartel.
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Mexico:
Ignacio Coronel Villarreal, known as 'Nacho Coronel', was related to Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.
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Costa Rica:
Ignacio Coronel Villarreal, alias Nacho Coronel, was a drug lord associated with the Sinaloa Cartel.
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Guatemala:
Ignacio Coronel Villarreal was the then-leader of the Cártel del Golfo who formed a new organization to counter Los Zetas.
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