Cártel de Caborca
activecartelOrigin: Sonora, Mexico · aka Caborca
Notes
Centered on Caborca, Sonora. Long-running war with Chapitos for control of Sonora-Arizona corridor.
Leadership
Caro Quintero clan (Rafael Caro Quintero extradited 2025).
Primary activities
fentanylmarijuana
Legitimate-industry exposure
USMCA tracker →- MiningCore· Extortion / piso
Caborca-area gold/silver mining concessions; uses Caro Quintero clan local influence.
- Agriculture (other)Significant· Extortion / piso
Asparagus and table-grape exports from the Caborca valley.