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LOS ZETASBy: Hisela Mendez and Justin Hall
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Leaders Juan García Abrego, Osiel Cárdenas
Guillén Arturo Guzman Decena (Z-1), Heriberto
Lazcano (Z-3).
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Origin
Founded in the 1970s but emerged in its modern form in the 80s by Juan García Abrego
Trained in the United States? Part of drug cartel Income
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History
Oisel recruited corrupt members that were deserted from Mexican army.
Later Zetas became independent and became rivals with Gulf Cartel
Map of Death February 2004, June 2005, March 2006,
February 2007, March 2007, April 2007, May 2007, June 2007
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Current Status
Miguel Angel Trevino MoralesBeat woman police officer to deathMassacre of 72 civiliansBurning enemies alive
More brutal Still involved in cartel
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Operations
• Los Zetas are primarily based in the border region of Nuevo Laredo, with hundreds more throughout the country.
• They are active in Texas and other several States in the United States, Guatemala, Venezuela-Colombia, and Italy.
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Operations
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How to Combat against Los Zetas Cut out the “Betweeners” Eliminate Leaders Target Middle Layer Prioritizing the most violent group or
focusing efforts in a particular geographic location
Strengthen law enforcement