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The question arises: how does one justify the horrors associated with a life of drug trafficking? In the Rolling Stone piece, while acknowledging the pain caused by Guzmán’s actions, there are touches of moral relativism that complicate the narrative. Guzmán displays a contradictory persona—a man who is responsible for immeasurable misery but also a figure exhibiting glimpses of a humble background.
This duality seems to resonate with the actors involved, who have openly criticized the effectiveness of the ongoing war on drugs. Their involvement raises ethical questions about the glorification of drug lords in popular culture and media, and whether they unwittingly romanticize individuals like El Chapo in their quest for compelling narratives.