How a Drug Cartel Made a Mexican State Its Tool
Cartel insiders say that in exchange for bribes and political support they were allowed to operate in Sinaloa state with near total freedom. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Kidnapping and Hostages
Topics: Cartel, freedom, total, state, Sinaloa, operate, allowed, support, political, bribes, exchange, insiders, State, Mexican
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/15/world/americas/mexican-officials-protect-sinaloa-cartel.html