Mexico's New Cocaine Kingpin is Cashing In
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20 min
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2 min
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History
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What It Covers
El Mencho rises to become Mexico's most powerful drug lord, capitalizing on Sinaloa cartel's civil war to dominate America's booming cocaine market.
Notable Moment
Jose de Cordoba describes El Mencho's mountain fortress protected by five security rings, hundreds of gunmen, minefields, and six-hour hooded journeys for visitors.
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