DEA Agent Berrellez on Identifying CIA Assassin Felix Rodriguez as Torturer of "Kiki" Camarena

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- [00:03-00:43] Case Indictments & Convictions: The DEA investigation into Kiki Camarena's murder resulted in approximately 19 indictments, with only 8 defendants brought to trial. Most defendants were major drug dealers (not cartel heads) who received life sentences, but the heads of the Guadalajara Cartel were never successfully prosecuted.

- [00:43-01:51] El Chapo's Involvement: El Chapo participated in torturing Camarena and was part of the team led by Felix Gallardo that captured the pilot who photographed drug fields. Both Camarena and the pilot were buried alive, evidenced by dirt found in their lungs during autopsy.

- [02:31-03:46] Discovery of "Max Gomez": Multiple witnesses independently identified a Cuban interrogator named "Max Gomez" present during Camarena's torture. Initial database searches yielded no results on this individual, raising suspicion about his true identity.

- [04:22-05:02] CIA Operative Revealed: After three years of investigation, witness testimony revealed "Max Gomez" was actually Felix Rodriguez, a CIA operative involved in major historical operations including capturing Che Guevara, Watergate, and the Bay of Pigs invasion. He was also close to George H.W. Bush.

- [05:50-06:46] Investigation Shutdown: Upon discovering Felix Rodriguez's involvement and his participation in pre-abduction planning meetings with Mexican government officials and DFS, the investigation was shut down by authorities, leading Berrellez to lose trust in the government he was working for.

- [07:41-08:59] Cartel Leaders' Light Sentences: All three Guadalajara Cartel heads received reduced justice - Felix Gallardo served ~20-30 years before house arrest, Rafa Caro Quintero was released but re-arrested after returning to trafficking, and Ernesto Fonseca served ~20 years before release. The Mexican government never seized most of their assets, leaving them as millionaires.
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'Hector Berrellez on Identifying CIA Operative Linked to Bush Sr., Watergate & Che Guevara (Part 8)' | djvlad | Aug 11, 2023 | https://youtu.be/DTOXBIs1ltg?si=_g2NzZSZ74YHBxG9

Hector Berrellez discusses the indictments and trials related to the death of Kiki Camarena. Berrellez reveals that a total of 19 people were indicted, but only eight were brought to trial, all of whom received life sentences in the U.S. He also clarifies that none of the defendants were high-ranking cartel leaders, but rather major drug dealers. The interview then shifts focus to El Chapo, with Berrellez stating that he did not have any personal interaction with him, but witnesses at the time claimed that El Chapo was involved in torturing Camarena and capturing the pilot who took incriminating photographs. Berrellez also reveals the involvement of a mysterious CIA operative named Max Gomez, whose real name is Ismael Kennedy Rodriguez. This operative was connected to various high-profile operations and had close ties to the Bush family. Berrellez admits to losing trust in the government during the investigation and mentions that the investigation was shut down when he reached the level of uncovering Gomez's identity.

Interview by: Shawn Prez
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