Juan Nepomuceno Guerra
Juan Nepomuceno Guerra Cárdenas (July 18, 1915 – July 12, 2001) was a Mexican drug lord who founded and led the Gulf Cartel for over 50 years. He is often considered the "godfather" of U.S–Mexico border cartels.
Juan Nepomuceno Guerra | |
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Nepomuceno Guerra pictured on far left | |
| Born | Juan Nepomuceno Guerra Cárdenas July 18, 1915 Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico |
| Died | July 12, 2001 (aged 85) Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico |
| Other names | Don Juan; El Padrino; El Padrino de Matamoros |
| Occupation(s) | Gulf Cartel leader and founder |
| Relatives | Juan García Abrego (nephew) |
He began his criminal career in the 1930s by smuggling alcohol from Mexico during the Prohibition in the United States. He later diversified to other cross-border smuggling activities. He is the uncle of Juan García Ábrego, his successor in the cartel and once considered Mexico's most-wanted man.
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