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The Latest Breaking News from Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman

Inside the Legal Negotiations Between 7 Mexican Narcos and the United States Government

After the arrests and extraditions of several key figures in the world of Mexican organized crime, many are negotiating with the American government for lighter sentences.

Latin Times

Julio César Chávez Calls 'El Chapo' Guzmán and 'El Mayo' Zambada 'Extremely Fine People' in Recent Interview

"They are extremely fine people, good people, good folks," Chávez said. "I have met everyone, including Amado Carrillo Fuentes and many others, and they are all extremely fine people. At least with me. What they do otherwise, I do not know."

Latin Times

Cartel Infighting and Betrayals Escalate, Mexican Authorities Claim In New Report

Heavy losses and La Mayiza's rising dominance have sparked a wave of defections from Los Chapitos, with several operators switching allegiances to join the faction led by Ismael Zambada Sicairos, alias " Mayito Flaco."

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Residents Flee Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's Hometown Over Explosive Drones Attacks

Residents of jailed drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's hometown are fleeing after a series of attacks using drones carrying explosives.

Latin Times

Mexican Beauty Queen and "Double of Emma Coronel", El Chapo's Wife, Faces First-Degree Murder Charges in California

Lidia Vanessa Gurrola Peraza, better known online as Vanessa Gurrola and often dubbed "la doble de Emma Coronel," was arrested in San Diego on accusations of first-degree homicide in connection with the killing of Christian Espinoza Silver, alias "El Chato", an alleged operator linked to the Arellano Félix Cartel.

Latin Times

War Between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza Forces Hundreds to Flee Former Cartel Haven in Badiraguato

Residents say no authority has moved in to protect them and that the violence continues, making it impossible to know how many people have been killed or disappeared as whole communities remain under threat.

Latin Times

La Mayiza Now Controls Most of Sinaloa, With 'Mayito Flaco' Set to Lead Reconfigured Sinaloa Cartel: Report

New reports on the cartel war between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza in northern Mexico suggest a major shift inside the Sinaloa Cartel is taking place

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U.S. Sanctions 12 Companies Linked to 'Los Chapitos' for Alleged Role In Fentanyl Trade

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced new sanctions targeting eight Mexican nationals and 12 Mexican companies allegedly linked to Los Chapitos, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel battling for control of the drug trafficking organization in northern Mexico.

Latin Times

Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman Claims Staff At Colorado Supermax Are Torturing Him Through Sleep Deprivation

Former Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaqiun "El Chapo" Guzman is claiming that staff at the Colorado supermax prison he is held in are torturing him through sleep deprivation

Latin Times

Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán Claims Inhumane Conditions in Colorado Supermax Are Pushing Him To The Brink Of Insanity

Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, the former Sinaloa cartel leader and once one of the world's most wanted criminals, claims that conditions at ADX Florence, the federal supermax prison in Colorado where he has been held since July 2019, are pushing him to the brink of insanity.

Latin Times

New Alleged Image Of Cartel Leader And Son Of 'El Chapo' Ivan Archivaldo Guzman Reportedly Revealed

A Mexican journalist confirmed the authenticity of a new image of Ivan Archivaldo Guzman Salazar, son of "El Chapo" Guzman and leader of the "Chapitos" faction of the Sinaloa Cartel

Latin Times

Mexican Narco Caro Quintero Accused of Running Cartel Operations Even in Prison

Mexican drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, once known as the "Narco of Narcos" and co-founder of the Guadalajara Cartel, will remain under extreme isolation measures in a U.S. federal prison after prosecutors revealed he allegedly continued directing cartel operations from behind bars in Mexico through his brother, Miguel Ángel Caro…

Latin Times

A Year of Bloodshed in Sinaloa: Nearly 2,000 Dead in War Between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza

Despite the staggering number of casualties, neither side had gained a clear upper hand—until last month. According to a report from CrashOut, sources within La Mayiza now believe they are on track to win the conflict by the end of the year.

Latin Times

Joaquín Guzmán López, Son of "El Chapo," Will Remain In Jail As Hearing is Postponed For the Fourth Time

The hearing for the son of the notorious drug lord, also known as "El Güero Moreno," has been postponed for a fourth time this year.

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Sheinbaum Presses for Extraditions, Raises 'El Mayo' Zambada Case During Marco Rubio's Visit to Mexico

Claudia Sheinbaum formally requested the extradition of several individuals held in the United States who are wanted by Mexican authorities, highlighting ongoing bilateral cooperation.

Latin Times

'El Chapo' Guzman Shows 'Strange And Worrying' Changes As Mental Health Deteriorates In Supermax Prison, Lawyer Says

Mariel Colon, lawyer of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, said the drug lord is experiencing "strange and worrying signs" as his mental health deteriorates in the Colorado supermax prison he's held in

The Guardian - US

In a war in Mexico between cartel factions, influencers become targets

Targeting of influencers reflects their alleged role in money laundering – and their place in cartel propaganda

Latin Times

ICE Launches New Hunt for El Chapo's Son Iván Guzmán Salazar, Current Leader of Los Chapitos

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched a new campaign to capture Iván Archibaldo Guzmán Salazar, the son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, current leader of Los Chapitos, one of the most powerful factions of the Sinaloa Cartel

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Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ pleads guilty to racketeering in New York

Ismael Zambada was co-founder of Sinaloa cartel led by Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán, now imprisoned in US

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Mexican Cartel Kingpin 'El Mayo' Zambada To Plead Guilty

Former Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada to plead guilty to federal charges related to drug trade. Zambada oversaw a violent cartel with a glo...

The Independent UK

Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada to plead guilty to federal charges

Former Mexican cartel kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada is expected to plead guilty to federal charges related to his role in the violent drug trade that for years flooded the U.S. with cocaine, heroin and other illicit substances

Latin Times

'El Chapo' Guzman Reportedly Seeking To Improve Detention Conditions At Colorado Supermax Claiming Deteriorating Health

"El Chapo" Guzman's legal team is reportedly seeking to improve detention conditions at the Colorado maximum security prison, alleging his health is deteriorating due to a lack of natural light and limited movement

The Independent UK

Former Sinaloa cartel kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada set to plead guilty

Former Mexican cartel kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada is set to plead guilty next week in a drug trafficking case

Latin Times

La Mayiza Could Win Sinaloa Cartel War Over Los Chapitos By the End of the Year, Report Suggests

According to a new report from CrashOut, sources within La Mayiza said they are confident they will achieve victory against Los Chapitos by the end of the year.

Latin Times

'El Chapo' Authorized To Meet With His Lawyer After Complaining About Isolation And 'Psychological Torment'

Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has been granted access to his lawyer days after complaining he was being subjected to isolation at the maximum prison he's being held in

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