The Great Escape: El Chapo's Tunnels and the Drug Trade

🚇El Chapo's tunnels enabled him to transport more drugs across the border than anyone else.

💰El Chapo's escape from prison resulted in an increase in violence in Mexico and a rise in drug trafficking to the United States.

🌎El Chapo's capture and trial in the United States marked the latest chapter in his criminal career.

🤯The construction and operation of El Chapo's tunnels required significant resources, time, and expertise.

⚖️El Chapo's legacy continues to impact drug trade and violence in Mexico, even as he remains imprisoned.

How did El Chapo escape from prison?

—El Chapo escaped from prison by crawling through a hole in the shower.

What is the Sinaloa Cartel?

—The Sinaloa Cartel is a criminal organization led by El Chapo and responsible for violent drug wars in Mexico.

Why were tunnels used for drug smuggling?

—Tunnels were used for drug smuggling because they allowed for the transportation of large quantities of drugs across the border.

What impact did El Chapo's tunnels have on the drug trade?

—El Chapo's tunnels revolutionized the drug trade by enabling the transportation of massive amounts of drugs and increasing drug trafficking to the United States.

Is El Chapo still involved in criminal activities?

—El Chapo is currently imprisoned and on trial in the United States.

00:01In 2015, El Chapo, the world's most powerful drug trafficker, escaped from prison.

01:22El Chapo's capture and trial in the United States marked the latest chapter in his criminal career.

02:50El Chapo's use of tunnels revolutionized the drug trade, allowing for the transportation of large quantities of drugs across the border.

06:56El Chapo's tunnels required significant resources, time, and expertise to construct and operate.

08:09El Chapo's legacy continues to impact the drug trade and violence in Mexico, even as he remains imprisoned.