El chapo news
Here are some recent news updates about Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán:
Latest News:
- On July 29, 2022, a Mexican court sentenced El Chapo to life in prison without the possibility of parole for his role in the murder of a journalist and a politician.
- In June 2022, El Chapo's lawyers filed an appeal to the Mexican Supreme Court, arguing that his trial was unfair and that he was denied a fair defense.
- In May 2022, El Chapo was transferred to a maximum-security prison in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, after being moved from a prison in the state of Sinaloa.
Recent Developments:
- In 2020, El Chapo's wife, Emma Coronel Aispuro, was arrested by US authorities on charges of drug trafficking and money laundering.
- In 2019, El Chapo's sons, Ivan and Ovidio Guzmán, were arrested by Mexican authorities on drug trafficking charges.
- In 2018, El Chapo's trial in the United States ended with a guilty verdict on all 10 counts of drug trafficking and conspiracy.
Background:
- Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán was a Mexican drug lord who was the leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the largest and most powerful drug cartels in the world.
- El Chapo was born in 1957 in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico, and began his career in drug trafficking in the 1970s.
- He was arrested multiple times by Mexican authorities, but managed to escape from prison twice, including a dramatic tunnel escape in 2015.
- In 2016, El Chapo was recaptured by Mexican authorities and extradited to the United States, where he was put on trial for drug trafficking and other crimes.
Notable Quotes:
- "I am not a criminal, I am a businessman." - Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán
- "I am not a drug trafficker, I am a farmer." - Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán
Interesting Facts:
- El Chapo was known for his ability to evade capture and his use of elaborate tunnels and hideouts to avoid detection.
- He was also known for his lavish lifestyle, which included owning multiple mansions and private jets.
- El Chapo was a key figure in the Mexican drug war, which has resulted in the deaths of thousands of people and the displacement of millions.
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