US Targets Sinaloa Fentanyl Distribution with New Sanctions The Sinaloa Cartel's involvement in fentanyl trafficking has reached alarming levels, prompting the United States to impose new sanctions on high ranking members of the organization.
Founded by Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán Loera, the Sinaloa Cartel is one of Mexico's most powerful and notorious crime syndicates, with operations spanning across Mexico, Central America, and even into the United States.
Understanding the Sinaloa Cartel's Role in Fentanyl Distribution Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid roughly 50 times more potent than heroin, has become a favorite among Mexican cartels due to its high profit margins and ease of production.