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How The Death Of Nacho "Ignacio" Coronel Changed The Course For The Sinaloa Cartel (Part1) (3/2/24))
Mar 2, 2024 ·
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Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel Villarreal was a prominent Mexican drug lord associated with the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most powerful and notorious drug trafficking organizations in Mexico. Here's a full...
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Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel Villarreal was a prominent Mexican drug lord associated with the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most powerful and notorious drug trafficking organizations in Mexico. Here's a full summary of his life and death:Early Life and Rise to Power:
Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel was a notorious drug lord who operated in Mexico and was a key member of the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most powerful criminal organizations in the country. He was born on February 1, 1954, in Canelas, Durango, Mexico, and started his criminal career as a small-time drug dealer in his hometown.Coronel quickly rose through the ranks of the Sinaloa Cartel and became one of the most important figures in the organization, overseeing the trafficking of drugs from Mexico to the United States.
He was known for his ruthless tactics, including the use of violence and intimidation to maintain control over his territory.Despite his criminal activities, Coronel managed to maintain a low profile and avoided capture for many years. However, his luck ran out on July 29, 2010, when he was killed during a shootout with Mexican soldiers in Zapopan, Jalisco
In this episode we take a look at the death of Nacho Coronel and what happened in the aftermath as we continue to explore and discuss the strategy used to take out kingpins in the war on drugs.
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Ciudad Juarez: Ignacio Coronel and What Happens After a Drug Lord is Killed - The Awl
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- Nacho Coronel was born on February 1, 1954, in Canelas, Durango, Mexico. He grew up in a rural area known for its cultivation of marijuana and opium poppy, which provided him with early exposure to the drug trade.
- Coronel became involved in the drug trade in his youth, working his way up through the ranks of the Sinaloa Cartel under the tutelage of its leaders, including Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.
- He gained a reputation as a skilled organizer and trafficker, overseeing the transportation of large quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine from Mexico to the United States.
- Coronel became one of the top lieutenants of the Sinaloa Cartel, responsible for overseeing drug trafficking operations in various regions of Mexico, including Jalisco, Michoacán, and Durango.
- He was known for his ruthlessness and ability to maintain control over his territory, often resorting to violence to eliminate rival cartels and maintain dominance in the drug trade.
- Coronel played a significant role in expanding the Sinaloa Cartel's influence and operations, making it one of the most powerful and lucrative criminal organizations in Mexico.
- Nacho Coronel's reign came to an end on July 29, 2010, when he was killed during a military operation conducted by the Mexican army in Zapopan, Jalisco.
- The operation, dubbed "Operation Lightning," targeted Coronel's safe house, where he was hiding. During the raid, Coronel engaged in a shootout with Mexican soldiers and was ultimately killed in the crossfire.
- His death was seen as a significant blow to the Sinaloa Cartel and a major victory for Mexican authorities in their efforts to dismantle organized crime networks.
- Nacho Coronel's death left a power vacuum within the Sinaloa Cartel, leading to internal power struggles and increased violence as rival factions vied for control.
- Despite his death, Coronel's influence and legacy continue to resonate within the drug trade in Mexico, serving as a reminder of the cartel's vast reach and the challenges faced by law enforcement in combating organized crime.
Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel was a notorious drug lord who operated in Mexico and was a key member of the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most powerful criminal organizations in the country. He was born on February 1, 1954, in Canelas, Durango, Mexico, and started his criminal career as a small-time drug dealer in his hometown.Coronel quickly rose through the ranks of the Sinaloa Cartel and became one of the most important figures in the organization, overseeing the trafficking of drugs from Mexico to the United States.
He was known for his ruthless tactics, including the use of violence and intimidation to maintain control over his territory.Despite his criminal activities, Coronel managed to maintain a low profile and avoided capture for many years. However, his luck ran out on July 29, 2010, when he was killed during a shootout with Mexican soldiers in Zapopan, Jalisco
In this episode we take a look at the death of Nacho Coronel and what happened in the aftermath as we continue to explore and discuss the strategy used to take out kingpins in the war on drugs.
(commercial at 10:10)
to contact me:
bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
source:
Ciudad Juarez: Ignacio Coronel and What Happens After a Drug Lord is Killed - The Awl
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