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'Contributes to the history of El Chapo'; De Mauleón discusses new videos
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'Contributes to the history of El Chapo'; De Mauleón discusses new videos

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Journalist Héctor de Mauleón presented three previously unseen videos of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.
  • The videos show Guzmán after his 2015 recapture, including him washing his hair and being transported by authorities.
  • De Mauleón discussed how Guzmán's capture significantly impacted drug trafficking and Mexico-U.S. relations.

Journalist Héctor de Mauleón has revealed three unpublished videos offering a new perspective on the capture of notorious drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. De Mauleón described the material as a significant contribution to the history of the world's most powerful and sought-after drug trafficker.

Material that contributes to the history of the most powerful and most wanted drug trafficker in the world.

— Héctor de MauleónThe journalist described the significance of the newly released videos of "El Chapo" Guzmán.

The videos, released on August 17, show Guzmán in the bathroom of a motel room in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, shortly after his recapture on January 8, 2015. Subsequent footage depicts him in a vehicle, being transported to an aircraft heading to Mexico City, and later appearing clean and in different clothing, conversing with agents.

This moment (the recapture of 'El Chapo') changes the history of drug trafficking and violence in Mexico and the relationship of the United States with the country.

— Héctor de MauleónDe Mauleón discussed the broader impact of Guzmán's recapture.

Speaking on the program "Con los de Casa," de Mauleón emphasized the historical importance of Guzmán's recapture. He stated that this event fundamentally altered the landscape of drug trafficking and violence in Mexico, as well as the relationship between Mexico and the United States. The journalist also referenced the upcoming Netflix film "La Captura," directed by Chava Cartas, which is set to be released on August 21.

Getting the logs where they made the reports. Focusing on the police officers to know their version seemed journalistically attractive and of great interest.

— Héctor de MauleónThe journalist explained his approach to reporting on the story, emphasizing the officers' perspective.

De Mauleón explained his journalistic pursuit of the story, which involved obtaining the logs and reports from the two patrol officers responsible for the arrest. He found their perspective particularly compelling. This led to discussions with producer Francisco González Compeán about potentially developing the story into a series or film, though refining the script took years. Guzmán, who had escaped prison twice before, was extradited to the U.S. in January 2017 and later sentenced to life imprisonment plus 30 years. He is currently held at ADX Florence.

Mission accomplished: We have him.

— Enrique Peña NietoThe then-President of Mexico announced Guzmán's recapture via X.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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