Z40 Nephew: Zetas leader Kiko Trevino, Texas arraignment hearing October 11

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This is supposedly a foto of "Kiko" we are not 100% sure

Juan Francisco Trevino Chavez, alias “Kiko” will be arraigned on October 11, 2016.  Kiko is the nephew of Miguel Trevino and Omar Trevino, and is presumed to have moved into the premier leader position, after the arrests of his uncles in Coahuila and Nuevo Leon.

When his uncles were arrested a split occurred within the Los Zetas cartel.  Kiko has led the “CDN” (cartel de noreste) and the splinter group is called “Vieja Escuela Z” (Old School Zetas)

He was arrested on September 28, in Baytown Texas, a city located on the gulf coast, about 25 miles from Houston.  Rafael de la Garza and Hilda Morales are his defense attorneys.

Kiko is the son of the eldest Trevino brother, Juan Francisco Trevino, who was released two years ago after serving a 20 year sentence in the United States.

The younger Juan, is known to be a brutal leader, evident by the horrific violence that has plagued Tamaulipas since the clash of the two groups.  His uncles kept him in check while they were at the helm, once he began as premier leader,  grotesque killings and dismemberments  returned and becoming the norm once again, much like when Heriberto Lazcano (Lazca) was alive and in charge of sicarios.

Another possible foto of Kiko

Kiko operated out of Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas, and Coahuila.  CDN still remains prominent in the state of Coahuila, known as the Zetas “home state”, since their split from CDG.  Zetas have been allowed to operate freely in the state thanks to pay offs to police and state politicos.  One notorious former governor said to have been in collusion with Zetas is Humberto Moreira. Ironically, Lazca ordered the murder of Humberto's son, Eduardo “Lalo” Moreira in Acuna, Coahuila.  This was a settling of scores, as another Trevino nephew was killed by state police the day prior.  Mantas were hung warning “nephew for nephew”.  Because Humberto was no longer governor, his brother Rueben was and was blamed for deploying state police to Piedras Negras which ended in the death of the nephew.  Hence “Nephew for Nephew”

  Arrest Warrant Kiko Leader of CDN Zetas by Chivis Martinez on Scribd

Oddity

U.S. District Judge Walter S. Smith Jr. was assigned to the case for years.  But he resigned on September 19th  in the wake of a sexual misconduct case against him. 

A judge was assigned to take over the case, that Judge is Robert Pitman,  (left) who was previously the United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas.  While in that position he was the lead attorney for the U.S. in its Austin courtroom case against the Zetas, regarding the horse racing money laundering charges.  Borderland Beat covered the entire case from the courtroom. Use your search bar to access the archive posts. Jose Trevino, another of Kiko's uncles was one of the main targets in that case which involved half dozen defendants. 

As judge, Pitman will have a much different role in this Zeta trial.  One wonders if former Zeta leader “El Mamito”, Jesus Enrique Rejon Aguilar, might once again be a star witness for the prosecution.  If so, it will become very interesting as it was in the first Zeta trial.

That of course is if it even goes to trial.

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   Juan Trevino CDN Leader Indictment BB2016

El Chapo Guzman's Sinaloa Cartel vs CJNG War Erupts

Posted by Chuck B Almada Republished from Inquisitr
By Elizabeth Gail (Inquisitr)
Sunday 2 October, 2016

Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has done a great job of growing the influence of his cartel over the years, with its operations extending to overseas markets such as Europe and the Philippines. But since he's currently in prison, he has left a power vacuum that is problematic to fill. This has made rival cartels bolder in attempts to take over territories controlled by the Sinaloa Cartel, his organization.

And just recently, one of the fastest growing drug trafficking outfits in Mexico, the Jalisco New
Generation Cartel (CJNG), kidnapped one of El Chapo Guzman's son, Jesus Alfredo Guzman. The move was believed to have been undertaken as a warning to the Sinaloa Cartel's leadership, and a way to demonstrate that the CJNG had the means to intimidate the top brass.

Although Alfredo was released about a week after the kidnapping, it has been speculated that he was used as a bargaining chip to gain more narco-trafficking routes to the United States. The following is an excerpt on this from Fox News.

“Seven gunmen swept into La Leche restaurant in Puerto Vallarta's hotel district early Monday, taking the 16 people gathered there by surprise. Without firing a shot, they marched six men out.
“In a flash, 29-year-old Jesus Alfredo Guzman Salazar became a valuable potential bargaining chip - or a high-profile casualty - in the cartel turf battles that are wreaking havoc in large swaths of Mexico. Analysts say Jalisco New Generation could try to use him as leverage to win territory or other gains from what has been the country's dominant gang.”

And now, just a month after the incident, the two most dominant cartels in Mexico, The Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the Sinaloa cartel are reported to be entangled in a war to dominate the American heroin market.

They have also been involved in violent conflicts in narco-trafficking corridors in Mexico such as Colima, Michoacan, Baja California Sur, and Baja California. According to Russell K. Baer, spokesperson for the Drug Enforcement Administration, the two have recently conflicted over smuggling routes and areas of influence within the United States.

One of the main indicators of the move to increase heroin supplies in the US is the recent drug bust that led to the discovery of a drug trafficking ring that moved the drug from Mexico to the East Coast via Arizona. The following is an excerpt of the report by Insight Crime on this.

“On September 23, law enforcement agencies in New York and Massachusetts announced a major bust of a nationwide heroin trafficking ring that allegedly moved drugs from Mexico to Arizona and on to East Coast markets. The same day, the Treasury Department blacklisted several individuals linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, including Eliseo Imperial Castro, the nephew of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada Garcia.”

The number of heroin seizures has also gone up, indicating a shift in the market towards heroin. The drug has for a long time has been supplied to the East Coast by the Colombians. But according to the report, the Colombians are slowly losing their influence in the heroin trade game as they no longer control the streets. However, they are still the main suppliers of cocaine to the Mexicans who in turn have extensive drug distribution networks in America.

In other news, El Chapo Guzman's sons are believed to have been behind a recent attack on a military convoy. The incident happened in Culiacan, Sinaloa, El Chapo Guzman's territory, and was apparently to rescue one of the Sinaloa cartel's operatives who was being escorted by the authorities. The convoy was apparently attacked using high powered guns and grenades leading to the death of five soldiers; while 10 ten others were wounded.

The suspect, Julio Oscar Ortiz Vega was said to have been rescued. He is believed to be a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa cartel. According to the Defense Department, the man had been picked up by the soldiers after a shootout in Badiraguato. He was apprehended while his accomplices fled.

Despite BAN, Los Tigres Del Norte Play NarcoCorridos at the Gov't Palace

Translated by Yaqui for Borderland Beat-RIODOCE Sept 16, 2016
Article by Miriam Ramirez

In Sinaloa, with a dedication to “The Boss", Los Tigres del Norte kicked off the national holiday known as " El Grito ", the 206^th  anniversary of the Mexican Independence, with some of their most famous Narcocorridos , this despite the ban that exists in the state against music that glorifies violence.

Just a week ago, the state government denied permission for a presentation by Calibre 50 and Gerardo Ortiz arguing that both groups perform music of the genre of "altered movement" and in Sinaloa there does not exist the conditions under which they could perform.

However, a couple of days later it was announced that Los Tigres del Norte would perform, who are famous for their songs that make tribute to drug traffickers.  In response, Raul Perez Miranda, general Secretary of the government, said that the musicians would respect the agreement.

However, it did not turn out that way.

The night of Sept 15th, the crowd gathered in the main concourse of the Governmental Palace, perhaps  more excited at the prospect of the free concert by the legendary group, than the El Grito itself.

The fireworks ended as Govenor Mario Lopez Valdez made " El Grito " about 11:30 pm and the group famous for their Norteno style music began to play. The concert lasted until 1:30 am.

“We are very excited to be here in our homeland, we will play everything that they want or ask of us ", said the leader of Los Tigres at the beginning of the show.

“Golpes de Corazon" /Beating Heart, "La Puerta Negra" / The Black Door" La Mesa de Rincon "The Table in the Corner” and their latest single "El Atuad "/The Casket,  resounded throughout the public concourse.

They sang the lyrics to" Contraband and Betrayal” and the thousands of Sinaloans gathered sang along with the lyrics of " We left San Isidro and from Tijuana Emilio Varela and Camelia , the Texan, brought the truck with the tires full of weed ."

But it was "The Boss of Bosses", the successful song by Los Tigres that ignited the crowd. Before beginning the song it was expected they would speak of the famous drug trafficker. Los Tigres del Norte announced on the microphone that the song was especially dedicted to “The Boss ".

Sinaloa is among the three most violent states in the country because of the conflicts between the drug cartels as they dispute the production, the trafficking routes and the commerce of drugs. During the six year Administration of Mario Lopez Valdez more than 7000 murders and 2000 missing have been recorded.

Jefe De Jefes Boss of Bosses)

I'm the Boss of Bosses gentlemen,

I respect all levels

And my name and my photograph

Never going to look on paper,

Because my journalist loves me

And if you lose my friendship.

Many chickens just born,

I want to fight with the rooster,

If you could be up to me,

Well, it would take many years

And I will not leave the job,

Where the way I ordered.

My work and courage has cost me,

Handle with many I have,

Many want to climb my height,

Nomas looked to be falling,

They wanted to scratch my crown,

Those who try have been dying.

I sail under water

And also fly to the height

Many believe that the government is looking for me,

Others say it is a lie,

I enjoy nomas from above,

Well, I like that just get confused.

In the accounts takes a rule

From the one to get to the hundred

The man who wants to be right

What is taught to look at their level

But talent does not seek greatness

Because you'll never have.

I'm the Boss of Bosses gentlemen,

And say not by implication,

Many great I ask for favors,

Because they know I'm the best,

Have sought the shade of the tree,

For them not to drive the sun.

Acapulco: Human Remains Left As An Order of Tacos

By: Uriel Sánchez | Translated by Valor for Borderland Beat

Acapulco, Guerrero, September 12, 2016- The mutilated hands of a person were found on a disposable plate on 4^th Street and Mexico Avenue in the neighborhood of Bellavista.

A phone call to the emergency number 066 warned of the finding as police rushed to the scene to verify the information.

Upon arriving at the location, a disposable plate was found with a lid, and under the lid was a pair of hands with radishes, onions, and cilantro, as if it were an order of tacos.

The police cordoned off the area while staff from the Attorney General's Office of Guerrero conducted the relevant proceedings, to then order the transfer of the human remains to the medical forensic service.

Source: Quadratin 

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Six Bodies Found In Jalisco

Translated by Valor for Borderland Beat

Six dead bodies were found this morning in different parts of the municipality of Tonalá, Jalisco.

Around 8 in the morning, the first bodies were found under a road bridge, at the height of the town Jardines de la Cruz.  Four bodies were found, aged between 25 and 35, all males.

About half an hour later, at another part in the municipality, two more bodies were found in a vacant lot in the neighborhood Agua Escondida, again males between 25 and 30 years old.

In this last case, the bodies had their hands tied, blindfolded and with several bullet holes.

After making the relevant proceedings by the forensics, the six bodies were taken to the city morgue.  According to unofficial reports, the identities of the bodies have not been identified.

Source: Sin Embargo