Juan José Farías Álvarez
Juan José Farías Álvarez, often referred to as 'El Abuelo,' is known as the leader of Cárteles Unidos, a criminal organization formed as a coalition to combat the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Michoacán. His organization is recognized for its active participation in drug trafficking and its efforts to maintain control over local territory.
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Juan José Farías Álvarez, known as El Abuelo, was listed alongside other sanctioned criminals by the U.S. Treasury Department.
Extraños sobrevuelos y la caída de El Botox, escribe Héctor de Mauleón
Mexico· 2026-01-26
Juan José Farías Álvarez, alias 'El Abuelo', was involved in extortion activities that 'El Botox' broke an alliance with.
"El Botox" duerme en la FEMDO tas detención en Michoacán; espera su traslado a un penal federalMexico· 2026-01-23
Juan José Farías Álvarez, known as 'El Abuelo', leads the Tepalcatepec Cartel, which is in conflict with the CJNG.
Recapturan en Jalisco a "Delta 1", operador de alto rango del CJNGMexico· 2025-12-19
Juan José Farías Álvarez is an old leader of self-defense groups and is now considered a head of the Cártel de Tepalcatepec.
Un asesinato en “territorio blindado”Mexico· 2025-06-18
Juan José Farías Álvarez, alias El Abuelo, is mentioned as a leader within Cárteles Unidos.
En auge, uso de explosivos por el crimen organizadoMexico· 2025-06-01
The broader organization Carteles Unidos is led by Juan José Farías Álvarez, known as El Abuelo.
The US now considers these cartels and gangs terrorist groups. Here’s what to know about them
United States· 2025-02-22
Juan José Farías Álvarez, known as 'El Abuelo', is the alleged leader of the Cárteles Unidos and head of the Cártel de Tepalcatepec.
La organización criminal mexicana designada por EE. UU. como terrorista
Guatemala· 2025-02-21
Juan José Farías Álvarez, alias 'El Abuelo', is the leader of Cárteles Unidos.
Donald Trump designa como grupos terroristas al Tren de Aragua, los cárteles mexicanos y la Mara Salvatrucha: ¿Qué viene ahora? | Estados Unidos | México | Venezuela | Objetivos terroristas EEUU | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-02-20
He is the leader of the Cartel del Abuelo, part of Cárteles Unidos.
Del Cártel de Sinaloa al Tren de Aragua; el origen de los grupos criminales declarados como terroristas por TrumpMexico· 2025-02-19
