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El Chapo Recaptured — Sinaloa Cartel Succession Begins
Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán is recaptured by Mexican marines in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, six months after his dramatic tunnel escape from Altiplano prison. His extradition to the US in 2017 effectively transfers leadership to El Mayo Zambada and the Chapitos (sons), setting the stage for the 2024 internal conflict.
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- T2 AP Major western
- T2 Reuters Major western