Much of the book focuses on the rise of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán and the Sinaloa Cartel, alleging that they were protected by top officials, most notably former security chief Genaro García Luna .
Hernández argues that the "War on Drugs" in Mexico is largely a fiction. Instead of a battle between the state and criminals, she describes a systemic partnership where government institutions—including the military and federal police—frequently side with specific cartels to eliminate their rivals. Los seГ±ores del narco
Her work earned her the Golden Pen of Freedom Award in 2012 for her bravery in exposing government corruption. Critical Reception Much of the book focuses on the rise