Actor Tenoch Huerta, known for his participation in the series 'Narcos: Mexico', revealed that prior to embodying the character of Rafael Caro Quintero, founder of the Guadalajara Cartel, he had scarce references about drug trafficking and about this particular character. Although Caro Quintero gained notoriety for his controversial statements, this character was not very present in the actor's life before his participation in the series.
In 'Narcos: Mexico', Caro Quintero was a main character in the first season, later being relegated to a secondary role in the second season and disappearing in the third. The plot shows how he is captured for the kidnapping and murder of Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena, a DEA agent.
Tenoch Huerta reflected on whether drug trafficking series like 'Narcos' affect Mexican society. He expressed that poverty and lack of opportunities are determining factors in these issues, and pointed to drug trafficking as a 'imposer of justice' in Mexico, where other criminal leaders act violently.
Rafael Caro Quintero was extradited to the United States along with other drug traffickers, marking a turning point in his story. Founder of a cartel, Caro Quintero has been the subject of songs and television adaptations like 'Narcos: Mexico', where Tenoch Huerta portrayed his character with a strong and charismatic personality.
Tenoch Huerta faced the challenge of bringing to life such a complex character as a drug trafficker in a highly popular series. For the actor, embodying Caro Quintero was an opportunity to add depth and nuances to his interpretation, beyond the television fiction.
In an interview, Tenoch Huerta defended the impact of series like 'Narcos: Mexico' on Mexican society, arguing that they reflect an existing reality and are not responsible for the problems of drug trafficking in the country. Huerta emphasized that socioeconomic difficulties are the root of these dilemmas and rejected the idea that this type of entertainment is exclusively harmful.
