Rafael Caro Quintero
Rafael Caro Quintero is a notorious Mexican drug lord and a founding member of the Guadalajara Cartel, which was one of the first major drug trafficking organizations in Mexico. He played a significant role in the marijuana trade during the 1970s and 1980s and is infamously known for his involvement in the kidnapping and murder of DEA agent Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena in 1985. Caro Quintero has been a fugitive since his release from prison in 2013 and remains a priority target for law enforcement agencies in both Mexico and the United States.
Born on Oct 24, 1960 (64 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Mexico | 3 | 2.67 | 0.32% | +20% | 128,932,753 | 488,074 | $1,200,000 | 4,543$ |
| Spain | 2 | 3.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 57,865 | $1,400,000 | 1,733$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 1.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,027 | $62,000 | 37$ |
| Totals | 6 | 180,781,649 | 548,966 | $2,662,000 | 6,313$ |
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Mexico:
Rafael Caro Quintero is a narcotrafficker whose case is being revisited by the DEA with new evidence.
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Spain:
Rafael Caro Quintero is a notorious drug trafficker who was once a key figure in the Mexican drug trade.
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Mexico:
Rafael Caro Quintero, a historical figure in drug trafficking, faces serious charges in the U.S.
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Spain:
Rafael Caro Quintero is a notorious figure in Mexican drug trafficking history.
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Mexico:
Rafael Caro Quintero is a notorious figure whose upcoming court hearing in the U.S. is linked to historical crimes.
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Costa Rica:
Rafael Caro Quintero is mentioned as one of the capos who created criminal structures in Mexico.
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Mexico:
Rafael Caro Quintero is accused of leading a criminal enterprise and conspiracy to commit murder.
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Spain:
Rafael Caro Quintero is a notorious Mexican drug lord known for his role in the Guadalajara Cartel and for the murder of DEA agent Enrique Kiki Camarena.
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Guatemala:
Rafael Caro Quintero is accused of directing a criminal enterprise and the murder of Enrique Camarena.
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Honduras:
Rafael Caro Quintero is accused of leading a criminal enterprise and the murder of Enrique Camarena.
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