The Most Brutal Cartel You Haven’t Heard Of [Los Zetas]

The Most Brutal Cartel You Haven’t Heard Of [Los Zetas]

When we think of cartel violence, we usually think of the Medellin Cartel, Pablo Escobar’s ruthless and bloody empire.

But what if I told you there is an even to a greater extent than violent cartel inward Mexico?

Up until 2010, Mexican cartels fought over authority and territory, but extreme violence wasn’t the norm.

And declaring war on police officers and civilians certainly wasn’t the norm either.

But when Los Zetas split from the Gulf Cartel, they brought an unprecedented level of brutality inward Mexico: kidnappings, bombings, b*headings, and civilian murder started plaguing the country on a daily basis.

It was a decade of sheer terror and panic before Los Zetas finally started succumbing to the government’s efforts and the rival cartels’ growing power.

Trigger warning: the following video discusses topics of extreme violence. This is your chance to turn back.

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