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Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Co-Founder 'El Mayo' Arrested Alongside El Chapo's Son in Texas
Ismael Zambada Garcia, a.k.a. El Mayo, and Joaquin Guzman Lopez were taken into custody in El Paso on Thursday.

Peso Pluma Cancels Tijuana Concert, Postpones Other Shows Amid Cartel Death Threats (UPDATE)
As previously reported, Peso Pluma was the subject of alleged death threats from the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Peso Pluma Receives Death Threats From Mexican Cartel Ahead of Tijuana Concert: 'We Will F*ck You Up'
Peso Pluma is still set to perform on Oct. 14 in Tijuana.

El Chapo's Wife Emma Coronel Aispuro to Be Released From Prison
The former beauty queen was arrested in 2021 for allegedly helping her husband run his drug empire.

Enemies of El Chapo's Sons Were 'Fed Dead or Alive to Tigers,' DOJ Says
Three of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman's sons are accused of torturing enemies with the use of corkscrews and hot chiles, and feeding their victims to tigers.

29 Killed in Capture of El Chapo's Son Ovidio Guzmán by Mexican Authorities
Following the arrest of El Chapo’s son Ovidio Guzmán López this week, Mexican authorities announced that at least 29 people died during his arrest in Culicán.

El Chapo’s Son Ovidio Guzmán Arrested in Mexico for Drug Trafficking
Ovidio Guzmán, the son of infamous drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán, has been arrested by Mexican authorities in the city of Culicán, CNN reports.

El Chapo’s Drug Trafficking Conviction Upheld in U.S. Appeals Court
A central argument of the El Chapo appeal effort focused on the jury itself, arguing that members had been keeping up with news coverage amid the trial.

El Chapo’s Wife Receives Sentence for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Charges
El Chapo's wife Emma Coronel Aispuro has been sentenced after pleading guilty to drug trafficking and money laundering charges. She was arrested in February.

Justice Department Puts in Request for How Many Years El Chapo’s Wife Should Serve in Prison
The Justice Department put in the request after Emma Coronel Aispuro, who is El Chapo's wife, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in June.

Wife of El Chapo Pleads Guilty to Helping Him Run Sinaloa Drug Cartel (UPDATED)
Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, pleaded guilty this week to helping him run his drug empire.

Founder of Sinaloa Cartel Could Be Released This Week If No Warrants Found
80-year-old Héctor "El Guero" Palma Salazar, who was an acquaintance of drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, has been absolved of organized crime charges.

Young Thug Explains Why El Chapo's Wife Was His Profile Picture
Young Thug turned heads when he decided to make the mugshot of El Chapo’s wife, Emma Modesta Coronel Aispuro, his Instagram profile picture.

Wife of ‘El Chapo’ Arrested in Virginia on International Drug Trafficking Charges
The wife of former drug kingpin "El Chapo' was arrested for international drug trafficking charges at Virginia's Dulles International Airport on Monday.

Children of 'El Chapo' Help Build School for Students in Mexico Unable to Attend Online Classes
After hearing on the news about kids in Mexico who couldn’t attend their online classes, El Chapo’s children helped create a makeshift school.

El Chapo’s Sons Enforce Lockdown in Cartel-Controlled City With Threats of Violence
According to reports, two of Joaqín 'El Chapo' Guzmán's sons are imposing their own 10 p.m. coronavirus curfew lockdown on the citizens of Culiacán.

Former Mexican Federal Officer Charged With Taking Bribes From El Chapo's Cartel
Ivan Reyes Arzate pleaded not guilty to three conspiracy charges.

Officer Associated With Arrest of El Chapo's Son Killed by Gunmen
Close to 155 bullets were fired at close range in just 30 seconds.