Amidst the violence, Valdez Villarreal tried to appoint a successor, but those in Acapulco broke off and formed their own criminal gang: the Independent Cartel of Acapulco. ... La Barredora. Founded2010 Founding locationAcapulco, Guerrero Years active2010–present TerritoryAcapulco, Guerrero Edomex EthnicityMexican 3 more rows