Abbreviated News Briefs The Sinaloa Cartel is in the midst of a bloody war of succession, since the capture and subsequent extradition to the U.S. of its leader Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, reports the Guardian. The new generation angling to take over -- the "narco-juniors" -- seem to be inaugurating a messier period, leaving behind the discretion of their elders in favor of conspicuous displays of wealth, violence and impunity. Earlier this week authorities arrested one contender in the succession fight, raising the possibility of further bloodshed. (See
Abbreviated News Briefs (May 5, 2017)
Abbreviated News Briefs (May 5, 2017)
Abbreviated News Briefs (May 5, 2017)
Abbreviated News Briefs The Sinaloa Cartel is in the midst of a bloody war of succession, since the capture and subsequent extradition to the U.S. of its leader Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, reports the Guardian. The new generation angling to take over -- the "narco-juniors" -- seem to be inaugurating a messier period, leaving behind the discretion of their elders in favor of conspicuous displays of wealth, violence and impunity. Earlier this week authorities arrested one contender in the succession fight, raising the possibility of further bloodshed. (See