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.