The emergence of a Narco: Joaquín Guzmán López in US custody

The emergence of a Narco: Joaquín Guzmán López in US custody

The role of Joaquín Guzmán López in the Sinaloa Kartell and its far-reaching consequences

joaquín Guzmán López, also known as "El Güero" or "El Moreno", is the focus of the public after his youngest arrest by the US authorities. As the son of the notorious drug boss joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán and his second wife Griselda Guadalupe López Pérez, he has led a rather inconspicuous life over the years compared to his siblings.

the arrest and its meaning

On July 30, Joaquín Guzmán López admitted his innocence in front of a court in Chicago regarding the allegations of drug trade. The court decided to keep him in custody until his next hearing on September 30th. This is an important date, since it is at the same time with the date of his brother Ovidio Guzmán, which is also charged with serious offenses.

The complications in drug trafficking

Together with Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, one of the co-founders of the Sinaloa cartel, Guzmán López landed near el Paso, Texas. While Zambada also contested, insider reports ask if Guzmápez could have betrayed Zambada. Some sources see the possibility of a long planned voluntary decree. This game of loyalty and betrayal is typical in the dangerous milieu of drug trafficking.

The secret about Joaquín Guzmán López

its striking, rather reserved lifestyle could be recognized almost as a strategic approach. In contrast to his brothers, who are often mentioned in the news and in "Corridos" (traditional Mexican music about the crime), Joaquín enjoyed a certain anonymity that gave him more freedom in the drug business. His quiet appearance is described by observers as his greatest strength.

the assumption of his strategic superiority

In an interview, dámaso López Serrando said, alias "El Mini Lic" that Guzmán López saw himself as the "most intelligent" among his siblings. He is known for not being accompanied and, in everyday environments, what helped him were not recognized as a member of the drug trade. These behaviors have contributed to fueling the interest in his person.

family and heir in drug trafficking

The whole family plays a crucial role in the Sinaloa cartel, whereby Joaquín Guzmán López reported several "super laboratories" to the production of methamphetamine. It was estimated by these laboratories that they produced drugs between 1,400 and 2,700 kilos every month, which underlines the influence of the Guzmán family in the drug market. These machinations have massive economic and social effects on the communities in both Mexico and the USA.