Osiel Cárdenas Guillén
Osiel Cárdenas Guillén, also known as 'El Mata Amigos,' is a former leader of the Gulf Cartel, one of Mexico's oldest and most influential drug trafficking organizations. His reign marked a significant period in the cartel's history, including the formation of Los Zetas, an armed wing of the Gulf Cartel. After serving a lengthy prison sentence in the United States, Cárdenas was deported to Mexico to face additional charges, highlighting his enduring influence in the region's criminal landscape.
Born on May 18, 1967 (58 years old)
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Mexico:
Osiel Cárdenas Guillén was detained in 2003 and extradited to the United States in 2007.
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Dominican Republic:
Osiel Cárdenas Guillén was considered the most powerful drug lord in Mexico at his peak.
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Mexico:
Osiel Cárdenas Guillén is a notorious figure associated with the Gulf Cartel.
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Honduras:
Osiel Cárdenas Guillén was the former leader of the Gulf Cartel who served time in the United States.
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United States:
Osiel Cardenas Guillen was responsible for the Gulf Cartel's rise to prominence during the 1990s and 2000s.
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Nicaragua:
He was the former leader of the Gulf Cartel and served time in the United States.
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Brazil:
Osiel Cárdenas Guillén is associated with the Gulf cartel.
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Guatemala:
Osiel Cárdenas Guillén is associated with the Gulf cartel, which has been designated as a global terrorist organization.
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Mexico:
Osiel Cárdenas Guillén is associated with the Gulf cartel, which is now designated as a terrorist organization.
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Bolivia:
Osiel Cárdenas Guillén is associated with the Gulf cartel.
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