What is next for this amorphous but strong network is not clear. The May rampage in Peten and Alta Verapaz set the stage for an all-out war against the remaining criminal families in Guatemala. That appeared to be gathering steam. In Peten, one alleged political ally of the Mendoza family complained of threats by the Zetas and exiled his family from the country while election season continued apace. However, there are many strong Guatemalan groups left. The Mendoza family maintains a strong network in Peten and other parts of the country. Another network headed up the brother of recently captured trafficker is still operational in San Marcos, along the Mexican border. Other Guatemalans run the main highway through the Huehuetenango corridor, just north of San Marcos. These groups work closely with the Sinaloa Cartel, the Zetas’ foremost rival in Central America.
Posted on: Sat, 13 Jul 2013 05:07:22 +0000
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