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Los Zetas founded
The los Zetas cartel is founded by a group of Commandos from Mexico's army. -
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Los Zeta's Rise
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Zetas leader Gusman Decena killed
Decena was killed by members of the Mexican military on November 2002. Heirberto Lazcano takes control. -
Arrest of cartel boss Osiel Cardenas
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Morelia grenade attacks
Grenade attacks by Los Zetas kills at least 8 people -
Los Zetas form their own orginazation
Los Zetas break free from their former employer and form their own organization. -
Los Zetas kill 72
Mexican marines found 72 illegal immigrants dead in Tamaaulipas -
Los Zetas mass murdered 193
This mass murder by Los Zetas took place in San Fernando, Tamaulipas -
Officially controls 11 states in MExico
Los Zetas had controll of over 11 states in Mexico -
Los Zeta's leader killed
Mexican Navy confirms that Heriberto Lazcano had been killed in a firefight with the Mexican Marines. -
Zeta's leader captured
Mexican Marines captured Miguel Morales