Ángel Josué Velázquez Bravo, linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, has been captured in Colombia.
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This individual, wanted by U.S. authorities, was responsible for making cash payments for drug shipments to Colombian traffickers.
Since 2021, Velázquez Bravo allegedly distributed over $11 million to cartels in Cali, Medellín, and Cúcuta, according to authorities. He is also reportedly married to a niece of Rafael Caro Quintero, the founder of the Guadalajara Cartel.
The General Director of the Colombian National Police, William René Salamanca Ramírez, shared the arrest on his X account:
He also noted that:
«The detainee, wanted by the Eastern District Court of Wisconsin (United States) for money laundering, had delivered over $11 million to drug traffickers in Cali, Medellín, and Cúcuta from 2021 to the present.»
Ángel Josué Velázquez Bravo is an alleged key member of the Sinaloa Cartel, responsible for managing cash payments for large drug shipments to Colombian traffickers. He is credited with delivering over $11 million to criminal groups in Cali, Medellín, and Cúcuta since 2021. In addition to his financial role within the criminal organization, his family ties to notorious drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, through his marriage to Caro Quintero’s niece, further elevate his importance within the cartel.
He is accused of money laundering by the Eastern District Court of Wisconsin. This role makes him a crucial figure in the cartel’s financial operations, which has also drawn the attention of U.S. authorities.
Joana Campos es abogada y editora con más de 10 años de experiencia en la gestión de proyectos de desarrollo internacional, enfocada en la sostenibilidad y el impacto social positivo. Actualmente dirige JC Editorial, donde ha coordinado la edición y distribución de libros de reconocidos autores internacionales y la logística de numerosas giras nacionales. Anteriormente, trabajó como abogada corporativa, especializándose en derecho penal y corporativo. Joana es licenciada en Derecho por la Universidad de Guadalajara.
Joana Campos is a lawyer and editor with over 10 years of experience in managing international development projects, focusing on sustainability and positive social impact. She currently leads JC Editorial, where she has coordinated the editing and distribution of books by renowned international authors and managed the logistics of numerous national tours. Previously, she worked as a corporate lawyer, specializing in criminal and corporate law. Joana holds a law degree from the University of Guadalajara.