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 | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 120,273 | $1,200,000 | 1,119$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 3.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 5,854 | $25,000 | 15$ |
| Totals | 2 | 138,837,361 | 126,127 | $1,225,000 | 1,134$ |
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Honduras:
Rafael Caro Quintero was one of the main suspects in the case of Enrique Camarena.
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Mexico:
Rafael Caro Quintero is mentioned as having a nephew involved in drug trafficking.
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United Kingdom:
Mexico sent 29 high-level organised crime operatives to face justice in the US, including Rafael Caro Quintero, the drug lord.
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Mexico:
Rafael Caro Quintero is facing drug trafficking charges alongside Vicente Carrillo Fuentes.
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Colombia:
Rafael Caro Quintero is widely remembered for his involvement in the kidnapping and murder of DEA agent Enrique Camarena in 1985.
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Mexico:
Rafael Caro Quintero's hearing was suspended due to a potential conflict of interest with his attorney.
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Mexico:
Rafael Caro Quintero is a Mexican drug trafficker whose court hearing was suspended due to a potential conflict of interest with his defense attorney.
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Peru:
Rafael Caro Quintero was arrested in 1985 and sentenced to 40 years in prison for his involvement in the murder of Enrique Camarena.
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Mexico:
Rafael Caro Quintero was recently extradited to the United States for his involvement in the murder of Enrique Camarena.
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Mexico:
Rafael Caro Quintero, known as 'El Narco de Narcos', was a key figure in the Guadalajara Cartel and was involved in the murder of DEA agent Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena.
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