Flavio Méndez Santiago
Flavio Méndez Santiago | |
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| Born | |
| Other names | El Amarillo[1] |
| Occupation | Drug lord |
| Employer | Los Zetas |
| Known for | Leader in Los Zetas |
Flavio Méndez Santiago (alias El Amarillo) is a Mexican drug lord of Los Zetas.[2] He was captured on January 18, 2011 in Villa de Etla, Oaxaca.[3]. In 1993, Mendez was recruited as a founder of the Zetas. He is also believed to be in charge of controlling the flow of illegal immigrants coming into Mexico from Central and South America.
See also
References
- '^ El Amarillo', entre los 29 narcos más buscados en México. El Universal. El Universal. 18 January 2011. "Vanguardia" Coahuila, Mexico. Retrieved 8 March 2012.
- ^ Mexico announces capture of one of the founders of Los Zetas. CNN News. 18 January 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
- ^ NPR News
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