In the world we live in today, it is difficult to escape all the crime and violence that occurs daily. Some places more than others and this is a great example when comparing a place like Hawaii to a violence infested place like Sinaloa, a state in Mexico. This is home to one of the most dangerous and powerful drug trafficking cartels the world has ever seen. The state has long been known as the heart of Mexico's contraband trade. This region is located in the northwestern part of Mexico and essentially borders the Gulf of California. It appears they have spread to neighboring states on the west coast, all of the southern states, and are extending all the way to Chicago. The cartel started with small families who farmed, moving from trading contraband to involving themselves. in drug trafficking. By the late 1960s and then into the 1970s, bulk marijuana trafficking had begun. This was the beginning of what would become Mexico's most powerful gang and cartel. All of this is overseen by a single man, called “El Chapo” Guzman. Who is considered the most wanted man on the planet by the American government and they have set a reward of 5 million dollars for leading to his arrest. As anyone would assume just by reading how wanted their leader is, this cartel is a force to be reckoned with. Most of their murders involve either decapitating the people they intend to murder or placing the bodies in acid to leave no evidence inside. all. Recently, they have experienced much bloodshed for control of Ciudad Juarez territory against the Juárez Cartel. They have not only become stronger and more powerful over the years, but they have also grown... ...... government. the victim of the massive amounts of money poured into this so-called "war on drugs" is our own economy. The money could easily be spent elsewhere, but the United States continues to spend more in hopes of winning this war. Remember the name of this cartel because I'm going to repeat the name again, the Sinaloa Cartel, because they are considered the most powerful cartel in the world. the western hemisphere. They control almost, if not all, marijuana and other illegal drugs entering the United States through Mexico. The cartel's strategy is to "bribe with bullets," in other words, to use money to get what it wants rather than resorting to violence. This proved extremely effective, as they infiltrated the Mexican government, police, and military in their own way. All of this was neglected and orchestrated by one man, “El Chapo” Guzman, who is the most wanted man by US authorities...