Narcas: The Secret Rise of Women in Latin America's Cartels

Explore the significant yet often overlooked roles women play within Latin American drug cartels. Through detailed investigation, Bonello sheds light on figures like Doña Digna, the leader of the Valle cartel, and Guadalupe Fernandez Valencia, a close ally of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, highlighting their power and influence that contrasts sharply with the notorious male drug lords such as Pablo Escobar and Rafael Caro Quintero. This meticulously documents the multifaceted roles these women occupy, including operations as killers, extortionists, and money launderers. It also emphasizes the necessity of recognizing these women as fully capable individuals who wield significant power, thus bridging the gap between victimization and agency.

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