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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 3 | 3.67 | 0.40% | +20% | 128,932,753 | 617,231 | $1,200,000 | 5,745$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 1.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 786,552 | 731 | $6,000 | 6$ |
| Spain | 1 | 2.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 36,699 | $1,400,000 | 1,099$ |
| Totals | 5 | 176,474,083 | 654,661 | $2,606,000 | 6,850$ |
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Mexico:
Rafael Caro Quintero is a Mexican drug trafficker who was handed over to the United States.
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Mexico:
Rafael Caro Quintero is the leader of the 'Cartel de Guadalajara' who was also delivered to U.S. authorities.
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Mexico:
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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Guyana:
Rafael Caro Quintero is another alleged Mexican drug lord facing U.S. charges.
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Spain:
Rafael Caro Quintero is another drug lord mentioned in relation to Zambada's case.
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Mexico:
Rafael Caro Quintero was extradited in February.
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Mexico:
Rafael Caro Quintero, known as 'El Narco de Narcos', is one of the drug lords transferred to the United States.
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Guatemala:
Rafael Caro Quintero is the leader of the Guadalajara Cartel.
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Peru:
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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Guatemala:
Rafael Caro Quintero is implicated in the murder of DEA agent Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena in 1985.
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