Sheinbaum Calls Capture of El Mini Lic in US ‘Very Important
‘Mini Lic’ Arrested in US, Key Suspect in Journalist’s Murder
palenque, Chiapas - Mexican President claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the arrest of Dámaso López Serrano, known as “El Mini Lic,” in the United States. López Serrano is a key suspect in the 2017 murder of journalist Javier Valdez, a correspondent for La Jornada and Ríodoce.
“It’s a very vital arrest,” Sheinbaum stated in a brief interview yesterday before inaugurating the Visitor Center at the Palenque archaeological site. she added that Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch would provide further details in the coming days.
López Serrano,son of Dámaso López Núñez (“El Licenciado”) and godson of notorious drug lord joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán,was apprehended on Friday in Virginia. US authorities accuse him of fentanyl trafficking.
In Mexico, López Serrano faces charges related to Valdez’s murder.The journalist was gunned down outside the Ríodoce offices in Culiacán, Sinaloa, on May 15, 2017.
On January 23, 2020, the Special Prosecutor’s Office for Crimes against Freedom of Expression issued an arrest warrant for López Serrano in connection with Valdez’s killing.
El Mini Lic had previously been detained in Mexico but was released in 2022 after agreeing to cooperate with authorities.
Son of Notorious Sinaloa Cartel Figure Speaks Out After Years of Silence
Former Cartel Leader’s Son Reveals Details of Internal Power Struggles and Journalist’s Murder
Los Angeles, CA – In a stunning turn of events, the son of a high-ranking Sinaloa Cartel figure has broken his silence, offering chilling insights into the brutal power struggles within the notorious organization.
Speaking exclusively to newsdirectory3.com, the man, who goes by the alias “El Mini Lic,” detailed the violent clashes that erupted following the 2015 arrest of cartel kingpin Joaquín “el Chapo” Guzmán.
El Mini lic,son of the cartel’s former security chief, explained how he and his father,known as “el Licenciado,” sought to seize control of the cartel,challenging the authority of Guzmán’s sons,the so-called “Chapitos.” This internal conflict, he revealed, ultimately led to the tragic murder of renowned journalist Javier Valdez in 2017.
Valdez, known for his fearless reporting on the drug trade, had been investigating the escalating violence and power struggles within the Sinaloa Cartel. El Mini Lic confirmed that Valdez’s work directly threatened the cartel’s interests and made him a target.
“He was getting too close to the truth,” El Mini Lic stated, his voice heavy with regret. “they couldn’t let him expose what was happening.”
El Mini Lic’s own story is a testament to the brutal reality of cartel life. After his father’s involvement in el Chapo’s daring escape from a maximum-security prison in 2001, he rose through the ranks, becoming a key figure in the cartel’s operations.
However, the arrest of El Licenciado in 2017 forced El Mini Lic to make a life-altering decision. Fearing for his life at the hands of the Chapitos, he surrendered to U.S. authorities, ultimately serving six years in prison as a cooperating witness.
Now released on parole, El Mini Lic is speaking out, hoping to shed light on the dark underbelly of the Sinaloa Cartel and the tragic consequences of its violence. His testimony offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of one of the world’s most powerful criminal organizations and the human cost of its relentless pursuit of power.
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