Chapos

Mexico’s President Sheinbaum Takes Legal Action Against El Chapo’s Lawyer Over Defamation Claims

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Mexico City, Mexico — President Claudia Sheinbaum has initiated a defamation lawsuit against Jeffrey Lichtman, a New York attorney known for representing notorious drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán and his family. The lawsuit arises from statements Lichtman made outside a federal courthouse in Chicago, where he claimed that clients from the Sinaloa Cartel could provide evidence of political corruption in Mexico, implicating Sheinbaum and her Morena party. Lichtman spoke to reporters following a court hearing for Ovidio Guzmán López, Guzmán’s son, who recently pleaded guilty to charges including international drug trafficking and murder. During … Read more

From Defense Attorney to Judge: El Chapo’s Former Legal Representative Elected in Groundbreaking Ciudad Juárez Elections

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Ciudad Juárez, Mexico — A former attorney for Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán has taken a seat as a judge in Ciudad Juárez following Mexico’s inaugural judicial elections. Silvia Delgado, 51, who previously defended the infamous drug lord, emerged as a notable figure in the election results released Tuesday. Delgado’s past role on Guzmán’s defense team — particularly during his time in Ciudad Juárez prior to his extradition to the United States in 2017 — has generated substantial controversy. Nonetheless, she garnered one of the highest vote tallies among the five women elected to serve as … Read more

From Courtroom to Music Studio: El Chapo’s Lawyer Unveils Narco-Culture Ballad Featuring Drug Lord’s Wife

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Mexico City — In a striking blend of legal prowess and musical ambition, Mariel Colón, once known as the defense lawyer for the infamous Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, arrives in a scene that could be straight out of a high-octane movie. Vehicles with darkened windows pull up to a secluded mansion as Mariel strides confidently alongside Emma Coronel, El Chapo’s wife. Inside, amid a beclouded room of men in sleek suits, the ambiance comes alive with the blare of trumpets. This cinematic entry is from “La Señora,” the debut music video marking Mariel Colón’s transition … Read more

Lawyer Denies Kidnapping Claims Against El Chapo’s Son in Recent Drug Cartel Drama

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Mexico City, Mexico — The legal representative for one of Mexico’s most notorious figures, known as El Chapo, has vehemently denied recent claims that his client’s son was involved in a kidnapping of the famed drug lord. The denial surfaces amidst swirling rumors and accusations that have captivated public attention and raised questions about the dynamics within one of the world’s most infamous drug cartels. Joaquín Guzmán, better known as El Chapo, has been a central figure in the global narrative on drug trafficking and cartel violence. Currently serving a life sentence in the United … Read more