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Mexican security forces arrested Isai 'N', the US-wanted nephew of drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzmán, in Sonora; authorities also seized 687 kilograms of cocaine, 151 firearms and 18 grenades at a separate location as part of ongoing crackdown, while El Chapo remains jailed in Colorado awaiting further U.S. cases.
The hometown of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán in Sinaloa, Mexico, has been targeted by explosive drone attacks, leading to the displacement of dozens of residents. These attacks, believed to be carried out by criminal organizations like the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, have increased in frequency and severity, involving threats, property damage, and violence, highlighting the ongoing use of drones in cartel conflicts.
Ovidio Guzmán López, son of El Chapo, pleaded guilty to federal drug charges and involvement in violence, marking a significant development for the Sinaloa cartel amid ongoing conflicts and U.S.-Mexico tensions over drug trafficking, especially fentanyl.
Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, serving a life sentence in a maximum security U.S. prison, complained to a judge about being denied phone calls and visits with his twin daughters, citing "unprecedented discrimination." However, the judge denied his request, stating that all arrangements were in the hands of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons after his conviction. Guzmán, known for running an industrial-scale smuggling operation, was convicted in 2019 and sentenced to life in prison. He led the Sinaloa cartel, responsible for smuggling drugs into the United States, and famously escaped from Mexican prisons before his imprisonment in America's most secure prison.
Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, serving a life sentence in a US maximum security prison, claims he has been unable to communicate with his twin daughters for seven months and is being discriminated against. He requested visits from his wife and daughters, but the judge stated he has no power to intervene. Guzmán, once the leader of the Sinaloa cartel, has a history of escaping from prisons and is now serving time for drug smuggling.
A federal judge has denied Mexican drug lord "El Chapo" Guzman's request for phone calls and visits with his daughters and wife, stating that the Bureau of Prisons is solely responsible for his conditions. Guzman, serving a life sentence in a Supermax prison in Colorado, had requested visits with his family, citing unprecedented discrimination. The judge's decision comes after Guzman's previous plea for intervention due to alleged psychological torment in prison.
Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández has been found guilty by an American jury of conspiring to import cocaine into the United States and possessing "destructive devices." He faces a mandatory prison term of at least 40 years and is scheduled to be sentenced on June 26. Prosecutors alleged that Hernández received millions of dollars from drug trafficking organizations and allowed vast amounts of cocaine to pass through Honduras on its way to the United States, with ties to notorious drug traffickers like El Chapo.
The mother of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, the convicted drug lord, has died in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador confirmed her death and expressed his condolences. Consuelo Loera, who led a quiet life, gained attention after meeting with López Obrador and receiving his support to visit her son in prison. Guzmán is serving a life sentence in the United States. The Sinaloa cartel, led by Guzmán, was involved in violent drug turf battles that claimed many lives in Mexico.
The mother of imprisoned drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán has died in the northern state of Sinaloa, Mexico. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador acknowledged her death and offered his condolences to the family. Guzmán's mother gained attention after shaking hands with López Obrador during a visit in 2020 and receiving his support to visit her son in the United States. Guzmán is serving a life sentence for running an industrial-scale drug smuggling operation.
Eduardo Escobedo, known as "El Mago," a convicted drug trafficker with ties to cartel druglord "El Chapo," was shot dead in Los Angeles County. Escobedo, who was the primary local marijuana distributor to El Chapo's son, was one of two men killed in the shooting. The other victim, Guillermo De Los Angeles Jr., was also a convicted drug dealer. Escobedo allegedly laundered drug earnings by purchasing exotic cars and shipping them to the cartel's main hub in Culiacan. After serving nearly five years in federal prison, Escobedo was released in 2018.
Nestor Isidro Pérez Salas, the alleged security chief for the "Chapitos" wing of the Sinaloa drug cartel and accused of protecting the sons of imprisoned drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, has been arrested in Mexico. Pérez Salas is wanted on U.S. charges of conspiracy to import and distribute fentanyl and is also accused of committing murder and torture in Mexico. The arrest was welcomed by President Joe Biden, who thanked Mexican authorities and expressed gratitude for the successful operation. The "Chapitos" faction of the cartel is known for exporting fentanyl to the U.S., which has been linked to thousands of overdose deaths annually.
Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, has spoken out for the first time since being released from prison. In an interview with Elle.com, Aispuro details her background and how she came to assist in El Chapo's prison escapes. She expresses excitement about being with her daughters again and discusses her future career plans. Aispuro had previously pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and money laundering charges and completed a three-year sentence. El Chapo is currently serving a life sentence in a U.S. prison for drug conspiracy.
Ovidio Guzmán López, the son of Mexican drug lord Joaquín Guzmán Loera, also known as El Chapo, has been extradited to Chicago to face trial on federal drug charges. Guzmán López, one of El Chapo's four sons, was arrested in Culiacán, Mexico, in 2022 and is the first of his sons to be sent to the United States for prosecution. The case against Guzmán López and his brothers takes a sweeping look at drug sales and violent crimes dating back to 2008. The extradition is seen as a rare success in the attempts to prosecute El Chapo's sons, who inherited portions of their father's empire.
Ovidio Guzmán, the son of notorious drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, has been extradited to the US on drug trafficking charges. He is suspected of leading the Sinaloa drug cartel, founded by his father, and is also accused of ordering the murder of a singer who refused to perform at his wedding. Ovidio was arrested in January in Mexico and has been in custody since then. The extradition comes after the release of El Chapo's wife, Emma Coronel, from jail. The Sinaloa cartel is known for smuggling large quantities of drugs into the US and engaging in violent activities to maintain its power.
Ovidio Guzman Lopez, son of notorious drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera, has been extradited to the United States after being in federal custody in Chicago for nine months. Guzman Lopez, a leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, was indicted on charges of drug trafficking, money laundering, and violent crimes. The extradition is seen as a significant step in the ongoing fight against the cartel, which has been involved in violence and the drug trade. Guzman Lopez's father is currently serving a life sentence in a maximum security prison in Colorado.