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Joaquín Archivaldo Guzmán Loera (Spanish: [xoaˈkin aɾtʃiˈβaldo ɣusˈman loˈeɾa]; born 4 April 1957), commonly known as "El Chapo", is a Mexican former drug lord and a former leader within the Sinaloa Cartel, an international crime syndicate.
Feb 12, 2019 · The Sinaloa Cartel leader was found guilty of running a continuing criminal enterprise and other drug-related charges by a federal jury in New York. He faces life imprisonment for smuggling cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana into the United States and ordering hundreds of killings.
Jun 26, 2024 · Joaquin Guzman, also known as El Chapo, head of the Sinaloa drug cartel, one of the most powerful and notorious criminal organizations in Mexico from the late 20th century. Learn about his life, criminal career, arrests, prison escapes, and more in this article.
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Jul 17, 2015 · Joaquín Guzmán Loera, aka "El Chapo," is a Mexican drug lord who was head of the Sinaloa cartel, the world's most powerful drug-trafficking organization.
Jul 17, 2019 · The Sinaloa Cartel leader was convicted of drug trafficking, money laundering and murder conspiracy in the United States. He faced 26 drug-related charges and was ordered to pay $12.6 billion in forfeiture.
Jul 17, 2019 · But on Wednesday morning, the 30-year criminal career of Joaquín Guzmán Loera, known to the world as El Chapo, reached its final chapter as a federal judge in New York City sentenced him to...
Apr 14, 2023 · Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán - BBC News. 26 May 2024. Suspected Sinaloa cartel assassin extradited to US. Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas is accused of murdering rivals as a hit man and trafficking...
