"La autora se adentra en el Cártel de Sinaloa a través del relato de Vicentillo, quien exhibe de manera descarnada cómo funciona el sistema interno que da vida a la organización criminal, la violencia, las mil formas de traficar droga y la complicidad entre políticos, empresarios y fuerzas del orden. Pero sobre todo devela el perfil de quien durante el último medio siglo ha sido el rey del narcotráfico. Quien nunca ha pisado la cárcel y quien desde su trono ha visto caer a amigos, enemigos, socios, competidores, familiares, empleados del gobierno y hasta sus propios hijos, sin que eso haga mella en su poder, el padre de Vicentillo: Ismael el Mayo Zambada"--Amazon.com
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Anabel Hernández stands as one of Mexico's foremost investigative journalists, dedicating her career to uncovering the intricate webs of corruption and collusion between government officials and powerful drug cartels. Her work is characterized by a tenacious pursuit of truth, often bringing to light systemic issues that demand attention and accountability. Hernández's fearless reporting serves as a crucial voice for transparency and justice within Mexican society, challenging powerful interests and advocating for the marginalized.
Narcoland : the Mexican drug lords and their godfathers
- 362 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The definitive history of the drug cartels, Narcoland takes readers to the front lines of the "war on drugs," which has so far cost more than 60,000 lives in just six years. Hernández explains in riveting detail how Mexico became a base for the mega-cartels of Latin America and one of the most violent places on the planet. At every turn, Hernández names names - not just the narcos, but also the politicians, functionaries, judges and entrepreneurs who have collaborated with them. In doing so, she reveals the mind-boggling depth of corruption in Mexico's government and business elite.