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Conflict● ElevatedSep 23 · Sep 23, 2026, 8:24 PM

‘Don Flaco,’ alleged trafficker for the Sinaloa Cartel, captured in Mexico City

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Mexico News Daily · North America

José Ángel Rivera Zazueta has been a longtime target of the United States and his arrest was the result of cooperation between U.S. and Mexican law enforcement agencies. He is slated for extradition. The post ‘Don Flaco,’ alleged trafficker for the Sinaloa Cartel, captured in Mexico City appeared first on Mexico News Daily

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