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 (67 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 4 | 2.50 | 0.53% | +10% | 128,932,753 | 748,422 | $1,200,000 | 6,966$ |
| Spain | 2 | 2.50 | 0.16% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 72,827 | $1,400,000 | 2,181$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 4,222 | $110,000 | 85$ |
| India | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,052,635 | $2,900,000 | 2,212$ |
| Totals | 8 | 1,561,151,558 | 1,878,106 | $5,610,000 | 11,444$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Mexico:
Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán is a notorious drug lord whose cartel has been involved in drug trafficking in Ecuador.
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Mexico:
Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán is mentioned as a former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel.
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Mexico:
Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán is mentioned as being placed at the same level as Genaro García Luna by the DEA director.
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India:
Zambada admitted to running a vast criminal empire alongside Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán.
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Slovakia:
Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán is a imprisoned drug lord who co-led the Sinaloa cartel with Zambada.
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Spain:
Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán is mentioned as a fellow drug lord who, like Zambada, is imprisoned.
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Mexico:
Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán co-founded the Sinaloa Cartel with Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and was a key figure in drug trafficking.
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Spain:
Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán is referenced as a former partner of Ismael El Mayo Zambada.
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United States:
Ovidio Guzmán López — the son of convicted drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán — was arrested in January 2023 and extradited to the US eight months later.
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Colombia:
The capture of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán is cited as an example of military actions that failed to reduce drug-related violence.
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