>Images of the Zacatecas confrontation aftermath between State Police and Los Talibánes which left 14 dead
Barret rifles and grenade launchers were used in the conflict. The confrontation that broke out between the rural area of the Nueva Alianza and Río Frío communities, some 40 kilometers from the Zacatecan capital.
Los Talibánes Cartel was founded by Iván Velázquez Caballero, also known by his alias El Talibán, a former regional leader of Nuevo Laredo for Los Zetas, he was known as L-50. Early Zetas years monikers were either Z or L.
In 2012, fierce infighting erupted in the Zetas organization, primarily between Miguel and Omar Trevino against Velázquez.
Velázquez split from the Zetas and rejoined Golfo Cartel (CDG), from who he split from with the Zetas.
He quickly became a cell of CDG having more independence, then after a quick split from them, he was completely independent. He and his group remained in Zacatecas and San Luis Potosi where they remain and are a dominant force in.
However, in a quick turnaround, in September 2012, in a coordinated intel effort with the DEA and the Mexican Marina (navy) Velázquez was arrested. Without a shot fired. He was extradited to the US the following year, and has been convicted and sentenced to 30 years.
However short his reign of Los Talibánes, the namesake stands.
Secretary of Semar said; “Los Talibánes are the only local cartel in San Luis Potosí, however, due to its strategic position and abundance of roads , the entity registers the presence of five more groups that are passing through for their operations.”
It is suspected they are at the core of violence in SLP and Zacatecas in a struggle against CJNG.
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