Rosendo Avendaño

Rosendo Avendaño, alias Chendo Avendaño, is a prominent figure within the Cártel de los Beltrán Leyva, known for his role as the head of the armed wing, Fuerzas Especiales Avendaños. His recent capture in August 2025 was a pivotal moment in the dismantling of the criminal organization, as it brought law enforcement closer to its leadership amid ongoing drug trafficking operations.