Los nuevos capos / The New Bosses

Written by one of Mexico's top journalists, Los nuevos capos is a comprehensive guide to the new players in the Mexican drug war (The New Drug Lords).

Just a short drive from El Paso, Texas, stands Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, one of the front lines of the Mexican drug war. As cartels grow bolder, more powerful, and more deeply entrenched in the fabric of Mexican society, drug violence in cities like Ciudad Juarez grows ever more rampant-a common part of everyday life. Understanding the latest challenges the nation is facing, especially for those outside of Mexico, can be truly overwhelming. In Los nuevos capos, Mexican journalist Ricardo Ravelo paints a detailed picture of the newest figures rising to prominence in the Mexican drug war, bringing us one of the most up-to-date profiles of the latest kingpins and cartels currently vying for dominance. Timely and succinct, Los nuevos capos provides the next chapter in this violent and ongoing conflict.