Word/Phrase: cartels
Translation: carteles
Pronunciation: kaɾˈtels
The drug cartels are powerful - Los carteles de drogas son poderosos
They control the trade - Controlan el comercio
The police are fighting against them - La policía está luchando contra ellos
Many lives are affected - Muchas vidas se ven afectadas
They operate in secrecy - Operan en secreto