El Chapo’s “Inescapable” Prison Capture

For the next 13 years, El Chapo remained mostly hidden. During this time,

his operation expanded globally. Drugs flowed from South America through Mexico into the

United States then outward to Europe, Africa, Asia,

and Australia. At its height, his organization moved billions of dollars.

He built safe houses equipped with escape tunnels. He maintained private aircraft.

He even appeared on Forbes’ list of the world’s wealthiest people. Authorities came

close to capturing him several times. But each time, he slipped away. Whether through

intelligence leaks, local support, or sheer luck the system consistently failed to contain