Joaquin Guzman
El Chapo
Explosive testimony at El Chapo’s trial tells new history of the Sinaloa cartel
The brother of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada testified about a pair of high-profile murders and El Chapo's first prison break.
Keegan Hamilton
11.15.18
drug war
El Chapo’s judge is trying to keep witnesses alive long enough to testify
Chapo's defense is livid they won't get access to some key government witnesses
Keegan Hamilton
12.18.17
El Chapo
Chapo’s lawyers say he’s super polite and won’t try another escape
Keegan Hamilton
6.22.17
crime & drugs
El Chapo will stand trial in 2018, and he’ll keep his public defenders
Keegan Hamilton
5.5.17
El Chapo
El Chapo returns to court and faces questions about why he can’t afford a lawyer
Keegan Hamilton
2.3.17
DRUG CARTELS
Prosecutors want to know why billionaire drug lord El Chapo needs a public defender
Keegan Hamilton
1.31.17
El Chapo
Colombian drug lords are ready to testify against El Chapo, federal prosecutors say
Keegan Hamilton
1.20.17
Drugs
Drug kingpin “El Chapo” extradited from Mexico to U.S.
VICE News
1.19.17
crime & drugs
El Chapo's kidnapped sons have been released, reports say
The unconfirmed reports go some way to easing fears of the imminent outbreak of a major war — either within factions of the Sinaloa cartel, or between this group and the rapidly expanding Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Nathaniel Janowitz
8.22.16
mexico
El Chapo's legacy hangs in the balance after his son's abduction
The abduction of one of the kingpin's sons has triggered fears of a violent backlash, with reports suggesting another, more important, son might have been kidnapped as well.
Nathaniel Janowitz
8.17.16
mexico
Fugitive Mexican drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero pleads for a 'second chance'
The legendary Mexican drug lord denied killing DEA agent "Kiki" Camarena, repeatedly apologized to the US government, and refuted reports that he is currently heading an assault on territory controlled by the Sinaloa cartel.
Jo Tuckman
7.24.16
News
The VICE Morning Bulletin
This morning, the wife of the Orlando shooter knew about the attack and could be charged, Clinton gets a 12-point lead over Trump in a new poll, Iran threatens to "set fire" to the nuclear deal if the US reneges, and more.
Vice Beta
6.15.16
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