The Female Cartel Bosses of Latin America | The War on Drugs

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When we think about cartel bosses, we almost always think of one group of people – men.

But this misses out on key parts of the story. Across Latin America women have been rising through the cartel ranks – taking command, making millions and committing terrifying acts of violence just like their male counterparts.

We look at some of these untold women’s stories – while also examining how the War on Drugs impacts women’s lives across Latin America.

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