News of the death of Consuelo Loera Lopez, the mother of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, was officially confirmed on Sunday. Loera Lopez, 94, died in a hospital in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico apparently of natural causes, according to official reports, Consuelo was hospitalized for respiratory complications.
Born in Badiraguato in 1929, and known as “La Mamá del Chapo,” she leaves behind a legacy comprised of her seven children as well as several grandchildren who are part of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel. Loera Lopez always lived in the midst of the conflict and violence generated by drug trafficking in the region. Her son, Joaquín Guzmán, is considered one of the biggest drug traffickers in Mexico’s history and led the powerful Sinaloa Cartel alongside Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada.
But perhaps the most notable and controversial moment in Loera Lopez’s life was her meeting with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in 2020. She wrote a private letter to the president, pleading for help in reuniting her daughters with their incarcerated brother. This meeting sparked criticism and questions about the president’s closeness with the family of a notorious drug lord.
In response, Lopez Obrador defended his actions, assuring that the letter was handled privately and the matter was passed on to US authorities.
The death of Consuelo Loera Lopez marks the end of a life defined by violence and controversy, leaving behind a legacy that serves as a reminder of the ongoing battle against drugs in Mexico.
Who is El Chapo Guzman
El Chapo Guzmán, one of the most famous and controversial drug traffickers in Mexico’s history, has been the subject of media attention for decades. Born in 1957 in Sinaloa, Joaquín Archivaldo Guzmán Loera, known as “El Chapo,” has been the leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most powerful in the country’s history.
His career in the drug trafficking world began in the 1980s, when he worked for the Guadalajara Cartel and rose through the criminal ranks to become the leader of his own organization. During his tenure, he is credited with numerous crimes such as drug trafficking, money laundering and kidnapping.
However, in February 2019, Guzman was convicted of all charges on which he was indicted in the United States. He was sentenced to life in prison in a maximum security prison in Colorado.
With information from EFE