Organized Crime: The Los Rojos Cartel (8/26/24)

The Epstein Chronicles

Los Rojos is a violent criminal organization based primarily in the Mexican states of Guerrero and Morelos. Originally a splinter group from the Beltrán Leyva Organization (BLO) following the death of its leader, Arturo Beltrán Leyva, in 2009, Los Rojos became an independent cartel under the leadership of Santiago Mazari Hernández, known as "El Carrete." The cartel is heavily involved in drug trafficking, particularly heroin, as well as extortion, kidnapping, and other criminal activities.
Los Rojos is known for its brutal tactics and has been engaged in a fierce rivalry with Guerreros Unidos, another cartel that also emerged from the fragmentation of the BLO. This rivalry has contributed to widespread violence in Guerrero and Morelos, including the infamous 2014 disappearance of 43 students from Ayotzinapa, which highlighted the cartel-related violence and corruption in the region.
Despite challenges, including the arrest of their leader El Carrete in 2019, Los Rojos continues to operate, maintaining control over key drug trafficking routes and engaging in various illicit activities. The cartel’s operations have had a devastating impact on the communities where they are active, contributing to a climate of fear, violence, and instability.
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