Wednesday, Jun. 22, 2011

Juan José Esparragoza

Alias: El Azul (The Blue)
Affiliation: Sinaloa cartel
Born: Feb. 3, 1949, in Chuicopa, Sinaloa
Bounty: $5 million (U.S.), 30 million pesos (Mexico)
What We Know: Esparragoza is allied to Joaquín Guzmán and Ismael Zambada. His nickname is linked to the complexion of his skin, which is considered by some as dark enough to be blue. He is believed to have had plastic surgery and sources say he recently had a huge wedding-anniversary bash in central Mexico.

UPDATE: Still at large.