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2026 – · Series

The Fall of El Mayo

This documentary tells the story of a co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, a longtime partner of another notorious cartel leader, and a figure who remained a ghost to authorities for more than three decades. It focuses on the events surrounding his downfall.

My take

You may like this if you’re interested in documentaries about organized crime and a figure who remained elusive to authorities for decades; not for you if you prefer lighter subjects or fictional stories.

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