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Rafael Caro Quintero He was arrested on July 15, 2022 for the murder of agent from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Enrique “Kiki” Camarenabut who was this agent?
The boss and founder of the extinct Guadalajara Cartel, Rafael Caro Quintero He was arrested in the municipality of Choix, Sinaloa, after a dog from the Navy (Semar) located him.
Rafael Caro Quintero He had been a fugitive from justice since 2015, after being accused of beingThe mastermind of the murder of Enrique “Kiki” Camarena.
The drug lord was arrested in 1985, but released in 2013 after being acquitted of all charges; however, two years later he was charged again with the crimes of:
- kidnapping
- torture
- murder
committed against the DEA agent, Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, who was murdered in 1985 on orders of Rafael Caro Quintero and his godfather, Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo, who led he Guadalajara Cartel.
Likewise, this Thursday, July 25, 2024, it was announced the arrest of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada in the United States, who He was a worker of the Guadalajara Cartel during the time when Camarena was an undercover agent.
Photo of the arrest of Rafael Caro Quintero (Special / Darkroom)
Who was Enrique “Kiki” Camarena?
Enrique “Kiki” Camarena He was Mexican, born in the city of Mexicali, Baja California, but he completed his education in Calexico County in California, United States, where graduated in 1966.
He stood out for being an undercover DEA agent in Mexico, achieving infiltrate the Guadalajara Cartelalthough this situation would end up killing him.
How old was Enrique “Kiki” Camarena?
Enrique “Kiki” Camarena Born on July 26, 1947, and died on February 9, 1985. Therefore, at the time of his death the agent had 37 years old.
Who was Enrique “Kiki” Camarena’s wife?
Enrique “Kiki” Camarena was married to Mika Camarena.
Mika Camarena, widow of Enrique “Kiki” Camarena (X shot)
What zodiac sign was Enrique “Kiki” Camarena?
Enrique “Kiki” Camarena He was born on July 26, so according to Western astrology he was of the zodiac sign Leo.
How many children did Enrique “Kiki” Camarena have?
Enrique “Kiki” Camarena I had three children at the time of his death.
What did Enrique “Kiki” Camarena study?
Enrique “Kiki” Camarena completed his studies in the United States in Calexico High School.
What did Enrique “Kiki” Camarena work on?
After completing his studies, Enrique “Kiki” Camarena joined the fire department in Calexico and He stood out as an investigative police officer.
At the beginning of 1972 he joined the United States Marine Corps, where he served for two years. Later, in 1974, the Mexican joined the DEA based in Calexico.
While the Guadalajara Cartel was at its peak in Mexico as the main criminal group trafficking drugs to the United States, Enrique “Kiki” Camarena infiltrated the cartel.
This took place in 1978, where he was sent to Guadalajara, Jalisco, to investigate drug trafficking to the United Statesmainly from:
So the DEA agent He posed as a farmer to hide his true identity and infiltrate the cartel founded by the bosses:
- Rafael Caro Quintero “Narco of Narcos”
- Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo “Boss of Bosses”
- Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo “Don Neto”
Enrique “Kiki” Camarena was kidnapped, tortured and murdered by the Guadalajara Cartel
But the situation did not end well at all, because Enrique “Kiki” Camarena He was discovered and ordered to be killed by the leaders of the then Guadalajara Cartel.
The kidnapping of the DEA agent It happened on February 8, 1985, where He was tortured to extract information about DEA operations.
It is assumed that Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, he DEA agent killed by Rafael Caro Quinterowas murdered on March 5, 1985; his body was found in a rural area of La Angostura, Michoacán.
Enrique Camarena, DEA agent (Special / Special)
The United States arrests Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada
Agents of the DEA They achieved this Thursday the arrest of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambadawhen the drug lord was in a location in the State of Texas, in the United States.
However, there are versions that claim that the drug trafficker could have surrendered of his own free will to the US authorities.
Until now has not been issued an official position on the matter, since the proceedings will continue.
It is worth remembering that Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada He was a member of the Guadalajara Cartel during the time that Enrique “Kiki” Camarena was an undercover agent, so his death was a turning point for him to leave said organization.
Ismael “the May” Zambada (Office of the Attorney General of the Republic / REUTERS)
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