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.
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Cisneros referenced the loss of a notebook linked to the Mexican drug trafficker Rafael Caro Quintero.
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Costa Rica· 2026-03-01
Rafael Caro Quintero is referenced as a significant figure in the history of organized crime in Mexico.
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Mexico· 2026-02-26
Rafael Caro Quintero is another major drug lord who was expelled to the United States.
Cae Nemesio Oseguera, ‘El Mencho’, el narco más buscado, en un operativo de seguridad
Spain· 2026-02-22
Rafael Caro Quintero founded the Cártel de Guadalajara in the 1980s.
El Jalisco del Mencho, escribe Salvador García SotoMexico· 2026-02-07
Rafael Caro Quintero is a notorious drug lord whose nephew, José Gil Caro Quintero, maintained a strong presence along the Pacific coast.
Inzunza Noriega, El de la Silla: 35 años de conexiones políticasMexico· 2026-01-22
Rafael Caro Quintero is mentioned as the uncle of a key player in the drug trafficking operation.
En solo meses se activó el derrumbe del Cártel de los Beltrán, escribe Héctor de MauleónMexico· 2026-01-20
Caro Quintero is a notorious drug lord whose extradition to the U.S. marked a significant moment in the war against drugs.
2025, año de la nueva política antinarco de TrumpMexico· 2025-12-24
Rafael Caro Quintero is accused of murdering DEA agent Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena in 1985 and has evaded extradition to the U.S. for decades.
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Vietnam· 2025-12-06
Rafael Caro Quintero was the head of the Caborca cartel, which was initially dominant in the region before being challenged by other cartels.
Oro, armas y carteles: la batalla por una mina mexicana de mil millones de dólaresSpain· 2025-11-06
Rafael Caro Quintero is a historical leader of drug trafficking in Mexico mentioned in the article.
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Peru· 2025-10-28
Rafael Caro Quintero is wanted for the murder of a DEA agent in 1985.
Suspected Chinese drug kingpin captured after audacious escape
United Kingdom· 2025-10-25
Rafael Caro Quintero's knowledge of past alliances between drug trafficking and political power is highlighted.
Narcoacuerdos, presión diplomática | El UniversalMexico· 2025-10-03
Rafael Caro Quintero is a notable drug trafficker sent to the United States to face justice.
Combate al crimen y a la pobreza marcan el año uno de SheinbaumMexico· 2025-10-01
Rafael Caro Quintero is one of the accused alongside Vicente Carrillo Fuentes.
Fiscales de EU piden aplazar audiencia de Vicente Carrillo Fuentes, "El Viceroy", prevista para el 30 de septiembreMexico· 2025-09-27
Rafael Caro Quintero is mentioned as a narcotrafficker that Francisco Javier Rodríguez Smith allegedly defended.
La misteriosa trama de los amparosMexico· 2025-09-19
Rafael Caro Quintero is a narcotrafficker involved in a legal case in New York regarding drug trafficking and the murder of DEA agent Enrique Camarena.
Sin acuerdo todavía con el gobierno de EU, concluye audiencia de Caro Quintero en Nueva YorkMexico· 2025-09-18
Rafael Caro Quintero is a Mexican drug trafficker who was handed over to the United States.
Fiscal general de EU dice que México entregó a Rafael Caro Quintero “por instrucciones de Trump”Mexico· 2025-09-18
Rafael Caro Quintero is the leader of the 'Cartel de Guadalajara' who was also delivered to U.S. authorities.
Fiscalía de EU no buscará la pena de muerte para Miguel Ángel y Omar Treviño Morales, "Z-40 y "Z-42", fundadores de "Los Zetas"Mexico· 2025-09-12
Rafael Caro Quintero was sought by the U.S. for his involvement in drug trafficking and the murder of DEA agent Enrique Camarena.
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Rafael Caro Quintero is another alleged Mexican drug lord facing U.S. charges.
Former Mexican drug kingpin Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada pleads guilty to US charges
Guyana· 2025-08-26
Rafael Caro Quintero is another drug lord mentioned in relation to Zambada's case.
Todas las prisiones del Mayo ZambadaSpain· 2025-08-25
Rafael Caro Quintero was extradited in February.
La DEA y Sheinbaum | El UniversalMexico· 2025-08-20Rafael Caro Quintero, known as 'El Narco de Narcos', is one of the drug lords transferred to the United States.
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Rafael Caro Quintero is the leader of the Guadalajara Cartel.
México entrega a EE. UU. a los capos el Cuini, la Tuta y al yerno del Mayo Zambada
Guatemala· 2025-08-14
Rafael Caro Quintero is known as the founder of the now-defunct Cártel de Guadalajara and is implicated in the assassination of DEA agent Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena.
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Rafael Caro Quintero is implicated in the murder of DEA agent Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena in 1985.
México entrega a 26 cabecillas del narco a EE. UU. en la mayor extradición desde el caso Caro QuinteroGuatemala· 2025-08-13
Rafael Caro Quintero is the leader of the Guadalajara Cartel.
México entrega a EEUU a 26 narcos, incluido el yerno de ‘El Mayo’ Zambada
Honduras· 2025-08-13Rafael Caro Quintero is noted as a highly sought leader of the Guadalajara Cartel.
Servido señor Donald Trump | El UniversalMexico· 2025-08-13
Rafael Caro Quintero is known as 'El Narco de Narcos' and is the leader and founder of the Cártel de Guadalajara.
De Caro Quintero hasta "La Tuta" y "El Cuini"; esta es la lista de los 55 narcos mexicanos trasladados a EUMexico· 2025-08-13Rafael Caro Quintero is recognized as a Mexican drug lord.
México entrega a EU a 26 reos de alto perfil ligados a cárteles; todos con órdenes de extradiciónMexico· 2025-08-12