Miguel Ángel Treviño Morales (born 18 November 1970), commonly referred to by his alias Z-40, is a Mexican former drug lord and leader of the criminal organization known as Los Zetas. Considered a violent, resentful and dangerous criminal, he was one of Mexico's most-wanted drug lords until his arrest in July 2013.

Miguel Ángel Treviño Morales, (Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, México; 17 de noviembre de 1970), comúnmente conocido por su alias Z-40, es un ex narcotraficante mexicano líder de la organización criminal conocida como Los Zetas actual CDN (Cartel del Noreste) Considerado un criminal violento y peligroso, fue uno de los capos de la droga más ...

Feb 27, 2025 · Explore the rise and fall of Miguel Ángel Treviño Morales, the notorious cartel leader known as Z-40, and his extradition.

Jan 18, 2024 · A Mexican federal judge approved a motion preventing the US extradition of former Zetas leader Miguel Ángel Treviño Morales, also known as El Z-40. Although Z40 was arrested in Mexico over 10 years ago, authorities have been unable to extradite him to the U.S.

Mar 15, 2025 · Brothers Miguel and Omar Trevino Morales — aliases "Z-40" and "Z-42" — led one of Mexico's most powerful and feared organized crime groups until its collapse. They were among the 29 drug...

Mar 15, 2025 · According to court documents, Miguel Trevino Morales, also known as Z-40, Zeta40, and 40, age 52, and Omar Trevino Morales, also known as 42 and Z-42, age 48, ascended to the highest level of leadership in Los Zetas, a violent cartel comprised of former Mexican military officers that began as an armed militaristic wing of the Gulf Cartel.

Los Zetas are credited with rising rates of violence within Mexico, largely attributed to turf battles with other drug cartels. Miguel Angel Trevino-Morales is a high ranking member of Los Zetas and head of a semi-independent drug trafficking organization (DTO) controlling more than 200 …