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Zetas

Published on Dec 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

OVERVIEW

  • Crimes they take part in
  • Where they are from
  • Facts and info about the drug cartel.
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One of Los Zetas most powerful leaders is Miguel Treviño Morales.
Heriberto Lazcano was also a big leader in the cartel, before Morales.

Morales, or known as Z-40 took over the Zetas leadership in October, 2012, due to the death of Heriberto Lazcano. He was killed in a firefight with the Mexican Marines.

Photo by B Tal

Timeline

  • The origin of Los Zetas dates back to 1999.
  • February 10 2010- Los Zetas formed their own criminal organization.
  • Between 2011-2013 authorities arrested 34 Los Zetas leaders.
  • Los Zetas are still together in present day.

Los Zetas are from Nuevo Laredo, and Tamaulipas Mexico.

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Main Territories

  • Mexico- Veracruz, Nuevo Laredo, Puebla, Hidalgo, and Campeche.
  • US
  • Italy
  • Guatemala

Crimes involved in

The Monterrey Casino attack- Zetas set a casino on fire and killed 52 people.
San Fernando Massacre- Killed 72 migrants in fear they would be recruited by a rival gang.
Also
drug trafficking, human trafficking, kidnapping, and murder.