Cartel Wives: How an Extraordinary Family Brought Down El Chapo and the Sinaloa Drug Cartel

Married to Chicago-born twin brothers Margarito and Pedro Flores, who were high-level American drug traffickers and worked with Mexican cartels, Mia and Olivia Flores lived in fear of kidnapping, death, or imprisonment. They chose their families over money and cooperated with the US government, revealing the story of their family's decision to risk everything and seek redemption in the memoir "Cartel Wives".

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 368 pages
\n Publication date: 07 June 2018
\n Publisher: Atlantic Books
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Two women, Mia Flores and Olivia Flores, have written an astonishing and revelatory memoir about their escape from the glamorous yet deadly international drug trade. To their neighbors, they appear to be typical single mothers, spending their days attending school runs and PTA meetings. However, Olivia and Mia are anything but ordinary. They live in constant fear, hiding from a past that includes unimaginable wealth but also more danger than they ever could have imagined.

Mia and Olivia are married to the highest level American drug traffickers ever to become US informants, Chicago-born twin brothers Margarito and Pedro Flores. These men worked closely with and eventually brought down dozens of high-level members of the Mexican cartels, most notably notorious kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.

The brothers and their wives enjoyed a life of luxury, with expensive cars, huge houses, and expensive jewelry. However, they soon realized that the vast wealth associated with cartel life came with the ever-present threat of kidnapping, death, or imprisonment. Despite their material possessions, they chose their families over money and decided to cooperate with the US government.

Now, for the first time, Olivia and Mia have come forward to share the full story of their family's decision to risk everything and seek redemption. "Cartel Wives" is a captivating love story, offering an insider's glimpse into a terrifying yet high-flying modern-day drug empire. It also tells the story of a major federal government operation to bring down one of the most feared men in the world.

Through their memoir, Mia and Olivia provide a unique perspective on the world of drug trafficking, shedding light on the lives of the women who were caught up in it. They offer a glimpse into the dangers and challenges they faced, as well as the sacrifices they made to escape the cartel's grip.

"Cartel Wives" is a powerful and compelling read that will captivate readers from beginning to end. It is a testament to the resilience and strength of women who are forced to make difficult choices in order to protect themselves and their families.

\n Weight: 268g\n
Dimension: 193 x 136 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781782399865\n
Edition number: Main\n