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Héctor Ríos Morales

Sinaloa Cartel Associates Reportedly Got More Than 20 Senate 'Adviser' IDs from Mexican Political Parties

U.S. intelligence agencies are reviewing reports that Senate credentials were granted to leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel, who were listed as "advisers" allegedly linked to the Labor Party (PT). (Credit: Via Getty Images)

As U.S. authorities continue investigating possible ties between Mexican politicians and organized crime, intelligence agencies are reviewing reports that Senate credentials were granted to leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel who were listed as "advisers" linked to the Labor Party (PT) — a left-wing political group currently holding 49 deputies and nine senators in Mexico's legislature.

Journalist María Idalia Gómez, who spoke during a panel discussion with Carmen Aristegui and Anabel Hernández on Aristegui Noticias, claimed that more than 20 Senate credentials were issued by the Labor Party to members and leaders associated with Los Chapitos, the Sinaloa Cartel faction led by the sons of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.

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