Former Mexican Security Chief Sentenced to 38 Years

A U.S. indictment reveals that Miguel Angel Treviño Morales, a notorious drug lord and founder of the Zetas cartel, continued to orchestrate operations of the Northeast Cartel from within a Mexican prison. The indictment alleges he and his brother maintained control over the cartel by appointing family members to manage day-to-day operations while facing charges that could lead to life imprisonment. In a separate case, Genaro García Luna, Mexico's former public security minister, was sentenced to over 38 years in U.S. prison for accepting bribes from the Sinaloa Cartel, undermining the very fight against drug violence he was supposed to lead. Prosecutors sought a life sentence for Luna, highlighting the fatalities linked to the drug trade during his tenure. Despite maintaining his innocence and claiming a smear campaign against him, Luna's conviction marks a significant moment in U.S.-Mexico relations regarding corruption. Both cases underscore the persistent issues of corruption and violence within Mexico's drug war.