(CNN) — In the hyper-masculine world of Latin-American drug cartels, it is sometimes the women you need to watch. That’s how the Mexican military hunted down one of the world’s most-wanted traffickers ...

While the world of drug cartels is often dominated by men, history has seen a number of women rise to power in ways that shocked law enforcement and rival organizations alike. These female narcos ...

Latin-American drug cartels are globally known to be dominated by men. Whether it is the geared-up foot soldiers, the gang leaders or the hitmen, men have always been the face of the cartels. However, ...