Unveiling the Wealthiest Drug Cartels Around the Globe

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Led by the infamous Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, the Sinaloa Cartel has been one of the wealthiest and most powerful drug cartels globally. It's involved in trafficking cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, and more.

Sinaloa Cartel (Mexico)

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Led by Pablo Escobar, the Medellín Cartel was once one of the wealthiest criminal organizations globally. It primarily trafficked cocaine and was known for its brutal tactics.

Medellín Cartel (Colombia)

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The Calí Cartel was a rival of the Medellín Cartel and specialized in cocaine trafficking. At its peak, it was one of the wealthiest cartels in the world.

Calí Cartel (Colombia)

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This cartel controls drug trafficking routes along the U.S.-Mexico border and is involved in cocaine, marijuana, and other narcotics trade.

Gulf Cartel (Mexico)

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This relatively new cartel has rapidly gained power and wealth by trafficking drugs like methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine.

Jalisco New Generation Cartel (Mexico)

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Originally formed by ex-military personnel, the Zetas Cartel has been involved in drug trafficking, kidnappings, and other criminal activities.

Zetas Cartel (Mexico)

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While not as widely known as some Mexican or Colombian cartels, the Ndrangheta is one of the wealthiest and most powerful criminal organizations globally. It's involved in drug trafficking, extortion, and more.

Ndrangheta (Italy)

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This is one of the largest and wealthiest yakuza organizations in Japan, involved in various criminal activities, including drug trafficking.

Yamaguchi-gumi (Japan)

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Originally a paramilitary group, Los Zetas evolved into a powerful drug cartel involved in trafficking narcotics, including cocaine and methamphetamine.

Los Zetas (Mexico)

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This cartel controls drug trafficking routes along the U.S.-Mexico border and has been involved in smuggling drugs into the United States.

Tijuana Cartel (Mexico)