Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán

Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán is the former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, once considered one of Mexico's most powerful drug trafficking organizations. He is currently imprisoned. While Guzmán himself is not directly involved in the recent news events, he is mentioned in the context of the rise and fall of other drug lords and cartels. Specifically, the recent death of "El Mencho," leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), is being compared to Guzmán's legacy, highlighting the CJNG's emergence as a dominant force in Mexico, even surpassing the Sinaloa Cartel in some regions. Additionally, the kidnapping of an OnlyFans star with alleged cartel ties underscores the ongoing influence and activities of Mexican cartels, indirectly reminding the public of Guzmán's past prominence and the continued challenges posed by organized crime in Mexico.