Sinaloa's Drug Evolution

A historical perspective reveals how Sinaloa's drug production transformed from small-scale opium and marijuana farming in the late 1800s to a major player in the global drug trade. The surge in demand during the 1960s and the subsequent shift to cocaine in the 1980s, driven by established smuggling networks, reshaped the landscape. This evolution was intricately linked to the Mexican government's strategies, where certain traffickers were sanctioned to stabilize the region amidst political turmoil.