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Miss Universe Stakeholder Charged in Major Drug Trafficking Case

11/27/2025

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Rocha Cantú, a Mexican businessman and key stakeholder in the Miss Universe Organization, is charged with drug trafficking, illicit fuel distribution, and weapons smuggling.
Federal authorities allege he ran a network disguised as legitimate businesses that sold modified fuel from Guatemala and funneled firearms to criminal groups.
Cantú has entered a witness-cooperation agreement.

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Story summary

Rocha Cantú, a Mexican businessman and key stakeholder in the Miss Universe Organization, is charged with drug trafficking, illicit fuel distribution, and weapons smuggling.
Federal authorities allege he ran a network disguised as legitimate businesses that sold modified fuel from Guatemala and funneled firearms to criminal groups.
Cantú has entered a witness-cooperation agreement.