Rise of the Sinaloa Cartel

Complete documentary. This is the first episode (film) in our full Narcos series, exploring underworld of Mexico’s drug trade. ----- From the aftermath of the Guadalajara Cartel’s collapse, Mexico was divided among rival factions: the Juarez, Tijuana, Sinaloa, and Gulf Cartels. At the center of this era were Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada García and Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera, whose leadership shaped the cartel’s expansion and influence. Despite decades of the United States’ War on Drugs, the Sinaloa Cartel remains dominant, evolving through internal divisions and the rise of factions like the Mayiza, loyal to El Mayo, and the Chapiza, loyal to El Chapo’s legacy. This educational documentary delves into the cartel’s history, power struggles, and ongoing war. Key Characters : El Chapo, El Mayo, Amado Carillo Fuentes, Miguel Felix Gallardo, Arellano Felix Brothers...