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Cartel Chronicles: The Evolution Of The Sinaloa Cartel Under The Leadership Of The Chapito's (1/28/25)

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Following the 2017 extradition of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán to the United States, leadership of the Sinaloa Cartel transitioned to his sons, collectively known as "Los Chapitos." This group includes Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar, Jesús Alfredo Guzmán Salazar, Ovidio Guzmán López, and Joaquín Guzmán López. Under their direction, the cartel expanded its operations, notably increasing the production and trafficking of synthetic opioids like fentanyl, utilizing sophisticated laboratories in Culiacán. They also diversified smuggling methods, employing tunnels, maritime routes, and air transportation to distribute drugs into the United States.

The leadership of Los Chapitos has not been without internal strife. Tensions escalated between their faction and that of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a co-founder of the cartel. In July 2024, both Zambada and Joaquín Guzmán López were arrested in El Paso, Texas. Zambada alleged that Guzmán López betrayed him, leading to his capture. This incident intensified conflicts within the cartel, resulting in violent confrontations in regions like Culiacán, as factions vied for dominance. The internal discord has led to significant violence, with reports indicating over 1,000 individuals dead or missing due to the infighting.


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