PleasIn the world of crime and legacy, it’s not easy to be born with a name like Caro Quintero. But
Roxana Elizabeth Caro Elenes, born on January 17, 1978, is a woman who chose to live her life
differently — not in the shadow of power, but in quiet resistance.
She is the only daughter of Rafael Caro Quintero, one of Mexico’s most infamous drug lords and
a founder of the powerful Guadalajara Cartel. Her father’s name is linked to the violent drug
wars of the 1980s, and especially to the murder of DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena. This crime brought global attention to the Mexican drug underworld. But this is not her father’s story. This is Roxana’s.
A Childhood in the Storm
Roxana grew up in Culiacán, Sinaloa, surrounded by wealth, security, and silence. Her family
had money, businesses, and power — but also danger. Her father was arrested when she was
still young, and the family’s life became more complicated after that. With her three brothers
— Héctor Rafael, Henoch Emilio, and Mario Yi Bran — Roxana lived through a mix of luxury and
fear.Their mother, María Elizabeth Elenes Lerma, tried to protect the family, managing businesses
and maintaining a low profile. She was known for being strong and smart — and Roxana seems
to have inherited both.
Trying to Build a Normal Life
Roxana didn’t go into the drug world. Instead, she went to school, studied marketing, and
earned a degree from a top Mexican university — reportedly ITESM (Tecnológico de
Monterrey, one of the most respected schools in the country.
She began working with her mother in hospitality and fashion businesses — hotels, spas, and
boutiques in Guadalajara and Jalisco. But even that came under fire.
In 2013, the U.S. Treasury added Roxana, her mother, and her brothers to the OFAC sanctions
list, accusing them of helping to launder drug money through legal businesses. Their accounts
were frozen, their companies blocked, and they were blocked from doing international
business.
For 12 years, Roxana lived under that weight — unable to access certain resources, under
constant suspicion, and always connected in the public eye to her father’s name.
A Life Outside the Headlines
But Roxana never made headlines like her father. She didn’t appear in interviews or at public
events. She didn’t post on social media or try to defend herself online. She chose silence — and
peace.
>She married Jes Briseno Gómez Espana, and they had two children. She joined local equestrian
clubs, especially the Guadalajara Jockey Club, and even participated in horse-riding events. Her
brother Héctor, also a professional rider, had competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
While her family’s past was filled with headlines, Roxana built a much quieter future.
Sanctions Lifted: A New Chapter
In April 2025, something major happened — the U.S. government removed all sanctions against
Roxana, her siblings, and her mother. This meant they were no longer considered involved in
criminal activity and could once again manage their businesses and finances freely.
For Roxana, it was more than just a legal victory. It was a chance to step out from under, finally
a name she didn’t choose — and to live her life as she wanted, not as others expected.
Who Is She Today?
Today, Roxana Elizabeth Caro Elenes is in her late 40s. She’s a businesswoman, a mother, and a
private citizen. She doesn’t give interviews, and she keeps her life away from the media. There
are no scandals, no arrests, no rumours — just a woman who seems to value her peace.
It’s not easy to be born into a world of crime and still find your own path. But Roxana has
managed to do it — slowly, quietly, and with strength.
A Different Kind of Legacy
-“Her story shows that while you cannot choose your family, you can choose the life you want
to live.’’Many people believe that if you’re born into crime, you can never escape it. Roxana’s life
challenges that idea. She didn’t try to be famous, powerful, or feared. She didn’t run to the
media to explain herself. She simply lived — and waited for time to clear her name.
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