Man who co-founded Mexican drug cartel with 'El Mencho' pleads guilty in US to conspiracy charge - AP News
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A co-founder of a Mexican drug cartel pleaded guilty in the U.S. to a conspiracy charge.
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A man who co-founded a Mexican drug cartel with 'El Mencho' pleaded guilty in the U.S. to a conspiracy charge. This individual was a key figure in establishing one of Mexico's most powerful and violent criminal organizations. His plea represents a significant victory for U.S. law enforcement in its efforts to dismantle international drug trafficking networks. The guilty plea could lead to further intelligence on the cartel's operations and leadership.
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U.S. law enforcement is working to dismantle international drug trafficking networks, and this plea could provide further intelligence.
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