Was it long? This was the period of Genaro García Luna’s trial in America
Legal process against which the United States is maintained Genaro Garcia Luna It’s about to end. This October 16, 2024, the former Public Safety Secretary will be presented in the United States federal court for his hearing. cataclysmAfter being found guilty on five charges.
In recent years, García Luna’s case has been in the news for several reasons.
This is the first case filed against anyone Former Mexican official in the United StatesWho was also accused of having links with drug trafficking and organized crime.
This is the first case of its kind where former drug traffickers, some of whom are prominent Jesus ‘King’ JambadaFormer member of the Sinaloa Cartel – and brother of ‘El Mayo’ Zambada – and sergio villarreal barraganNicknamed ‘El Grande’, former member of Beltrán Leyva.
Another fact that makes it relevant is its duration. Although the length of trials in the United States can vary greatly depending on the type of case and its complexity, the case of Genaro García it only lasted four weeksAccording to Justice Department data.
During García Luna’s trial, the United States justice system revealed many of his crimes committed in alliance with the Sinaloa Cartel. In February 2023, the month in which he was found guilty on five charges by a federal jury, officials noted:
“The defendants used their official positions to aid the violent Sinaloa drug cartel.” In return for bribes worth millions of dollarsGarcía Luna’s conduct included facilitating the safe passage of cartel drug shipments, providing sensitive information to law enforcement about cartel investigations, and helping to attack rival drug cartels. Thus facilitating the import of multi-ton quantities of cocaine and other drugs to the United States.”
The investigation also revealed that the former officer acted bodyguard and escort Including members of the Pacific Cartel as well as members of the now defunct Federal Police.
“He allowed cartel members to wear police uniforms and badges and helped unload cocaine shipments from planes at the Mexico City airport, then delivered the cocaine to the organization,” an official document reads.
As part of its evidence, the United States presented testimony from members of the criminal organization who revealed that the bribe money was delivered to the accused at multiple locations, including a “safe house.” Mexico City where a large amount of cash was hidden behind a false wall; car wash time Guadalajaraand is located in a French restaurant in Mexico City In front of the United States Embassy.
