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'La Barbie' and Friends: Top 10 Drug Lord Nicknames

(Aug. 31) -- Good news on the Mexican drug-war front today: Edgar Valdez Villarreal, aka "La Barbie," the American-born leader of the Beltran Leyva cartel, has been captured outside of Mexico City. In light of his capture, Surge Desk has compiled a list of 10 other Mexican drug lords with notable nicknames. 1. Ignacio...

Mexican Troops Kill 'King of Crystal' Cartel Leader

(July 30) -- Mexican troops have killed a top drug kingpin known as the "King of Crystal," in a shootout as he tried to escape from a wealthy suburban hideout. His death is a rare victory for President Felipe Calderon's struggling war on drug cartels and organized crime. Meanwhile, dozens of police officers in the...