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Founded by Iván Velázquez Caballero in 2012.1
Private company
Los Talibanes
Mexican criminal organization based in San Luis Potosí and Zacatecas
Los Talibanes, known to a lesser extent as Los Nortes, are a Mexican criminal organization based in San Luis Potosí and Zacatecas. The name "Los Talibanes" is attributed to Iván Velázquez Caballero "El Talibán" or "El Z-50", who broke with Miguel Treviño Morales, "El Z-40", and allied himself with the Gulf Cartel to displace his former partner.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
2012Founded1
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Los Talibanes, known to a lesser extent as Los Nortes, are a Mexican criminal organization based in San Luis Potosí and Zacatecas. The name "Los Talibanes" is attributed to Iván Velázquez Caballero "El Talibán" or "El Z-50", who broke with Miguel Treviño Morales, "El Z-40", and allied himself with the Gulf Cartel to displace his former partner.2
Leadership
Who has led Los Talibanes, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderIván Velázquez Caballero1
Timeline
- 2012Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaLos Talibanes
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- WikidataQ106651146
Sources
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- 1WikidataLos Talibanes on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaLos Talibanes on Wikipedia