El Chapo

Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is a notorious Mexican drug kingpin, currently incarcerated. He is the former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel. His son, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, is currently newsworthy due to his recent guilty plea in a US court on drug trafficking and organized crime charges. Specifically, he admitted to drug trafficking and kidnapping Ismael Zambada García, a former partner of his father's cartel. Joaquin Guzman Lopez is one of El Chapo's four sons, known as "Los Chapitos," who are involved in the Sinaloa Cartel. His guilty plea follows a deal with US prosecutors where they pledged not to pursue the death penalty. This case highlights the ongoing issues with drug trafficking and organized crime involving the Sinaloa Cartel and its members.