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Once free, he reignited violence across Sinaloa, with murder rates soaring as he sought to reclaim control over the drug trade. Despite his notoriety, El Chapo continued to evade capture for over a decade, increasingly enhancing his personal security while growing the Sinaloa Cartel into a global powerhouse.
The Long Arm of the Law Closes In
Following years of evasion, Mexican authorities intensified their pursuit, culminating in a series of arrests among El Chapo’s inner circle in 2014. Collaboration between the Mexican Navy, U.S. authorities, and relentless intelligence efforts led to a breakthrough.