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El Mayo Sentenced in Historic Cartel Case | Texas News
El Mayo, the 77-year-old co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, just got a life sentence and a $15 billion fine — a massive blow to one of the most powerful drug cartels in the world. Once untouchable, he used violence and bribery to control operations that flooded the U.S. with fentanyl and meth, while laundering billions back to Mexico. His arrest in July marks the end of an era for the cartel, with authorities now focused on dismantling the entire network. This conviction sends a clear message: no one is above the law, and the fight against these criminal empires is far from over. Listen in…
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