Jesús Esteban Espinoza Velázquez
Jesús Esteban Espinoza Velázquez was a notable figure linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, serving as an operator for the cartel's lieutenant, Dámaso López, known as 'El Licenciado.' He was killed in a shootout in La Paz in 2014, an event that marked the beginning of a significant increase in violence in the region. His life and criminal activities are often referenced in narcocorridos, songs that glorify the drug trade and its figures, making him a controversial symbol in discussions about crime and culture in Mexico.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1 | 5.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 185,248 | $1,200,000 | 1,724$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 16,257 | $82,000 | 74$ |
| Totals | 2 | 146,848,321 | 201,505 | $1,282,000 | 1,798$ |
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Guatemala:
Jesús Esteban Espinoza Velázquez, also known as 'La Pantera', was referenced in the controversial song performed by Grupo Firme.
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Mexico:
Jesús Esteban Espinoza Velázquez was identified as an operator of the Cártel de Sinaloa and was killed in a confrontation in La Paz in 2014.
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