Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel was a notorious drug lord who operated in Mexico and was a key member of the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most powerful criminal organizations in the country. He was born on February 1, 1954, in Canelas, Durango, Mexico, and started his criminal career as a small-time drug dealer in his hometown.Coronel quickly rose through the ranks of the Sinaloa Cartel and became one of the most important figures in the organization, overseeing the trafficking of drugs from Mexico to the United States.

He was known for his ruthless tactics, including the use of violence and intimidation to maintain control over his territory.Despite his criminal activities, Coronel managed to maintain a low profile and avoided capture for many years. However, his luck ran out on July 29, 2010, when he was killed during a shootout with Mexican soldiers in Zapopan, Jalisco


In this episode we take a look at the death of Nacho Coronel and what happened in the aftermath as we continue to explore and discuss the strategy used to take out kingpins in the war on drugs.

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Ciudad Juarez: Ignacio Coronel and What Happens After a Drug Lord is Killed - The Awl