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Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán

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Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán is the imprisoned former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico.

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Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán is the infamous former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, a major drug trafficking organization in Mexico. While Guzmán is currently imprisoned, his name remains relevant due to the ongoing violence and power struggles between cartels in Mexico. Recent news focuses on the death of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), a rival organization that has surpassed the Sinaloa Cartel in power. The CJNG's rise highlights the shifting dynamics within the Mexican drug trade since Guzmán's capture. Furthermore, incidents like the kidnapping of an American OnlyFans star with alleged cartel ties underscore the continued influence and reach of these criminal organizations, making Guzmán's legacy and the cartels he once led a persistent concern.
Last updated: April 4, 2026