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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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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