Joaquín Guzmán, also known as "El Chapo," is a notorious Mexican drug lord who was the leader of the Sinaloa Cartel. Born in 1957, he became one of the most powerful figures in the illegal drug trade, known for smuggling vast amounts of cocaine and other drugs into the United States. His operations made him one of the richest men in the world, but his criminal activities also led to violence and corruption in Mexico. Guzmán's life has been marked by dramatic escapes from prison and high-profile arrests. In 2016, he was extradited to the U.S., where he faced multiple charges, including drug trafficking and money laundering. In 2019, he was sentenced to life in prison, highlighting the