Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán
Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán is a notorious Mexican drug lord and former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most powerful drug trafficking organizations in the world. Born on December 25, 1957, in La Tuna, Badiraguato, Sinaloa, Guzmán rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s, overseeing vast operations that trafficked cocaine, marijuana, and other illegal substances into the United States and beyond. Known for his cunning and ability to evade law enforcement, he famously escaped from a maximum-security prison in 2015 through a tunnel dug by his associates. Guzmán was captured again in 2016 and extradited to the United States in 2017, where he faced numerous charges, including drug trafficking, money laundering, and involvement in organized crime. His trial in 2018 resulted in a life sentence, shedding light on the inner workings of the drug trade. El Chapo's influence continues to loom large in discussions about drug policy and organized crime in Mexico and the United States.
Born on Dec 25, 1957 (68 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1 | 1.00 | 0.27% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 343,821 | $1,200,000 | 3,200$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 8,533 | $62,000 | 104$ |
| Spain | 1 | 3.00 | 0.17% | +10% | 46,754,778 | 88,217 | $1,400,000 | 2,642$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 14,376 | $700,000 | 1,163$ |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 5.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 350,403 | $350,000 | 745$ |
| Totals | 5 | 354,125,654 | 805,350 | $3,712,000 | 7,854$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Bangladesh:
Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán's son, Joaquín Guzmán López, was with Zambada at the time of his arrest.
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Switzerland:
'El Chapo' Guzmán was the leader of the Sinaloa cartel and was captured in 2016, creating a power vacuum that 'El Mencho' exploited.
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Mexico:
Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán was one of the last major criminal leaders to fall during the rise of El Mencho.
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Spain:
Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán is a notorious drug lord whose family is involved in ongoing violence for control of the Sinaloa Cartel.
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Costa Rica:
Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán is one of the founders of the Sinaloa Cartel and is currently imprisoned in the United States.
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Spain:
El Chapo Guzmán, a leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, was imprisoned and is unlikely to ever be released.
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Guatemala:
Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán is the former leader of the Sinaloa cartel, condemned in the U.S. for drug trafficking.
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Guatemala:
Joaquín el Chapo Guzmán is the leader of the Sinaloa cartel, which is currently in conflict with the Chiapas-Guatemala cartel.
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Guatemala:
Joaquín el Chapo Guzmán is the leader of the Sinaloa cartel, which has been involved in violent attacks in Guatemala.
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Vietnam:
Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzman is a former leader of the Sinaloa cartel who is serving a life sentence in a U.S. prison.
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