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Born in Sinaloa State, Mexico, Guzmán grew up in poverty. His early life consisted of selling oranges and assisting his family with agricultural tasks, but by the age of 15, he had turned to cultivating marijuana. His entry into the drug trade swiftly escalated following his recruitment to the Guadalajara cartel. After the arrest of his mentor, El Chapo rapidly rose through the ranks of the Sinaloa cartel, expanding its reach and wealth significantly.