Sandra Ávila Beltrán

Sandra Ávila Beltrán, also known as 'la Reina del Pacífico,' is a notable figure in the Mexican drug trafficking scene. She gained significant attention after her capture in 2007 when authorities sought her extradition to the United States. Ávila Beltrán was ultimately convicted of a lesser crime and was released in 2015, making her one of the few women to rise to prominence in a predominantly male-dominated criminal world.