Alejandro's family was killed by order of Alarcón of the Sonora Cartel, who orchestrated the hit years earlier with the specific intent to harm Alejandro, then a lawyer, and his associated Colombian business interests.
This devastating event served as the primary catalyst for Alejandro Gillick's transformation and his relentless pursuit of vengeance throughout the Sicario narrative. Alarcón's decision to target Alejandro's family was a calculated and brutal move, designed to inflict maximum personal and professional damage upon him. It underscores the ruthless tactics employed by cartels to eliminate threats, settle scores, or disrupt rival operations. Alejandro's profound loss and subsequent quest for retribution become a central, driving force behind his actions and his involvement with American operations seeking to dismantle the cartel's power structure.
