Guzman el chapo news

Here are some recent news updates about Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán:

Latest News:

• On July 29, 2021, 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, as well as his involvement in drug trafficking and organized crime. (Source: Reuters)
• In June 2021, a Mexican judge ordered El Chapo to pay a fine of over $12.6 billion for his role in drug trafficking and money laundering. (Source: CNN)
• In May 2021, 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. (Source: The New York Times)

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 trafficking organizations in the world.
• El Chapo was born in 1957 in Sinaloa, Mexico, and began his career in drug trafficking in the 1970s.
• He rose to power in the 1990s and became one of the most notorious drug lords in Mexico, known for his ability to evade capture and his brutal tactics.
• El Chapo was arrested in 2014 and extradited to the United States, where he was tried and convicted of drug trafficking and other crimes.
• In 2019, El Chapo was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in a US federal court.

Notable Quotes:

• "I am not a criminal, I am a businessman." - Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán (Source: The New York Times)
• "I am not a drug trafficker, I am a farmer." - Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán (Source: CNN)

Interesting Facts:

• El Chapo was known for his ability to escape from prison twice, once in 2001 and again in 2015.
• He was also known for his lavish lifestyle, which included owning a private zoo, a private airport, and a private train.
• 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.
• He was also a key figure in the US drug trade, and his organization was responsible for smuggling large quantities of cocaine, heroin, and other drugs into the United States.