Cartel de Guadalajara
The Cartel de Guadalajara was a powerful drug trafficking organization in Mexico during the late 1970s and 1980s. It was primarily involved in the production and distribution of marijuana and opiates, particularly heroin. The cartel was known for its connections to various criminal networks and played a significant role in the early development of the Mexican drug trade.
Key figures in the cartel included Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo, who was often referred to as "El Padrino" or "The Godfather." The cartel's influence began to decline in the late 1980s due to law enforcement efforts and internal conflicts, leading to its fragmentation into smaller groups, such as the Sinaloa Cartel and the Tijuana Cartel.