The Latest Breaking News from Chapitos

Mexico Extradites Drug-Trafficking Ringleader 'Jesus G' To The U.S. Over Marihuana-Related Charges

Mexico extradited drug-trafficking ringleader "Jesus G" to the U.S. to face related charges in Arizona

Latin Times · Jul 21, 2025

Ovidio Guzman Pleaded Guilty To Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering And Firearms Charges In Historic Deal

Ovidio Guzman Lopez, leader of the Sinaloa Cartel faction known as "Los Chapitos," pleaded guilty to four charges as part of a historic deal

Latin Times · Jul 11, 2025

El Chapo's Son Ovidio Guzmán Pleads Guilty in Chicago, Becomes U.S. Government Witness

The Mexican drug dealer has officially pled guilty in a U.S. federal court in Chicago to drug trafficking, money laundering, firearms offenses, and related charges stemming from his role in the Sinaloa Cartel's fentanyl and drug network. Ovidio Guzmán and his brother Joaquín are two of the alleged leaders of…

Latin Times · Jul 11, 2025

Cartel Armed Wing Leader Allegedly Responsible For the Recent Arrests of High-Profile Members of 'Los Chapitos'

Intelligence reports suggest "La Perris" betrayed "Los Chapitos" in order to join their rivals, "La Mayiza," and control their territories

Latin Times · Feb 26, 2025

'Chapitos' Leader Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Reportedly Managed To Escape Ambush Through a Tunnel

The clandestine tunnel found in the neighborhood of Tierra Blanca was more than 2,600 feet long; it connected to a nearby property

Latin Times · Feb 24, 2025

Chapitos' Leader Ivan Archivaldo Guzmán Reportedly 'Terrified' Over Offensive Against Sinaloa Cartel Faction

A specialized journalist said the son of "El Chapo" Guzmán "no longer sleeps" and is even "betraying those closest to him, thinking they will betray him"

Latin Times · Feb 21, 2025

Operator of 'Los Chapitos' Who Had a $1 Million Bounty on His Head Found Dead in Mexico

Authorities in the municipality of Calimaya in the State of Mexico found on Feb. 4 the body of a man that has been identified as a key operator for the Sinaloa cartel faction known as "Los Chapitos."

Latin Times · Feb 5, 2025

More Than 1,000 Businesses in Sinaloa Shutter During Ongoing Cartel Turf Wars

More than 1,000 businesses, including local stores, small businesses and street vendors, have closed in the Mexican state of Sinaloa since "Chapitos" and "Mayos" went to war against each other for control of the Sinaloa cartel.

Latin Times · Jan 17, 2025

Young, riding bikes and wielding radios: a look at the sentinels guarding 'Los Chapitos'' stronghold

Called "punteros," over 700 riders are tasked with informing the higher echelons of any suspicious activity in Culiacán, Mexico

Latin Times · Sep 1, 2024

Top member of 'Los Chapitos' Sinaloa Cartel extradited to U.S. following arrest

Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, known as "El Nini" was the cartel's head of security. He is accused of being part of the production and sale of fentanyl

Latin Times · May 27, 2024