The Tijuana Cartel (Spanish: Cártel de Tijuana) or Arellano-Félix-Cartel is a Mexican drug cartel based in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.
Tijuana Cartel
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The Tijuana Cartel or Arellano-Félix-Cartel is a Mexican drug cartel based in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Founded by the Arellano-Félix family, the cartel once was described as "one of the biggest and most violent criminal groups in Mexico".... Wikipedia
Founders: Ramón Arellano Félix and Benjamín Arellano Félix
Activities: Drug trafficking, money laundering, people smuggling, murder, arms trafficking, bribery
Rivals: Sinaloa Cartel; Los Cabos (CJNG cell in Baja California); Gulf Cartel; Los Palillos (in San Diego/Chula Vista); DEA
Territory: Mexico: Tijuana, Baja California, Baja California Sur; United States: San Diego, Los Angeles
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Sep 7, 2022 · Mexican authorities have been waging a deadly battle against drug cartels for more than a decade, but with limited success.
The Mexican government has asserted that their primary focus is dismantling the cartels and preventing drug trafficking. The conflict has been described as the ...
Apr 18, 2024 · The expert says that, although drug cartel violence in Tijuana appears to have penetrated the border, it's a far cry from the violence seen ...
Apr 13, 2024 · Espinoza was struck multiple times and killed, according to San Diego police. Duncan said Espinoza, known as “El Chato,” was a well-known figure ...
Aug 13, 2022 · While it has long been controlled by the Arellano Felix cartel, it is believed to have become a battleground between several other gangs.