El Chapo, El Mencho and Maripily Rivera receive votes in weekend elections in Mexico and Puerto Rico

In a twist that could only happen in the world of Latinos, the names of notorious Mexican drug lords Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán Loera, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho,' and Puerto Rican businesswoman and reality star Maripily Rivera appeared on election ballots over the weekend. Yes, you read that right—these unlikely candidates created a stir in both Mexico and Puerto Rico's recent elections.

The story broke when voters began posting photos on social media, showcasing their unconventional choices among local candidates. These elections coincided with the presidential election in Mexico, where Claudia Sheinbaum emerged victorious, and the primary elections in Puerto Rico.