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Carola Guerrero De León

Who Are 'El Pez' and 'El Fresa,' The Two Brothers Accused of Leading The Cartel Sanctioned By The U.S.

Johnny Hurtado Olascoaga "El Pez" y José Alfredo Hurtado Olascoaga "El Fresa". (Credit: Screenshot)

Two Mexican brothers who help lead La Nueva Familia Michoacana (LNFM) cartel were hit with U.S. federal charges and economic sanctions for their roles in major drug trafficking operations.

Johnny Hurtado Olascoaga "El Pez" y José Alfredo Hurtado Olascoaga "El Fresa" are the accused leaders of LNMF, one of Mexico's most established criminal groups and one of the eight cartels designated as terrorist organizations by the Trump administration in March.

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