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El Chapo, born in the rural heartlands of Mexico as the son of a farmer, evolved from his humble beginnings into the leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, responsible for a significant portion of the illegal drugs directed toward the United States. His reign was marked by a chilling blend of brutality and cunning; Guzmán was known to resort to extreme violence against rivals and law enforcement alike. His cartel was not just a gang; it operated with the precision of a Fortune 500 company, employing advanced smuggling techniques, including tunneling under the U.S.-Mexico border.