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A unique aspect of Suarez’s work involved the distribution of illicit funds. In an astonishing twist, he highlights that the cartel financed his undercover operations, paying him hefty sums—sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars—while the FBI actively laundered cartel money to understand their financial infrastructure. This approach was risky but essential; Suarez was active in laundering the money back into the narco economy, allowing authorities to identify key players and operations.