Mexican Drug Cartel Leader Makes Forbes' Most Powerful People In The World List
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, who authorities say heads the powerful Sinaloa Cartel, is believed to have shipped $6 billion to $19 billion in cocaine to the United States over the past eight years, Forbes says in the listing.
The magazine ranks him No. 41, ahead of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (No. 43), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (46), French President Nicolas Sarkozy (56) and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (67). Guzman also bested U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts (49) and entertainer Oprah Winfrey (45) on the list, released Wednesday.
The designation marks the second time Forbes has named Guzman to one of its lists. Forbes classified him in March as one of the wealthiest people in the world, ranking him No. 701 with a net worth of $1 billion.
Guzman was not the first narcotrafficker named to the Forbes most-wealthy list. The magazine placed Colombian cocaine king Pablo Escobar on the list in 1989.
Guzman, known as "El Chapo" or "Shorty," is under indictment in Illinois on cocaine trafficking charges. U.S. officials have offered a $5 million reward for information leading to his capture.
He was arrested in 1993 on homicide and drug charges but escaped in 2001, reportedly by bribing prison guards to smuggle him out in a laundry truck. A Mexican federal investigation led to the arrest of more than 70 prison officials.
Forbes notes that Guzman's fortune was self-made. His age is given as 52 or 54.
The Sinaloa Cartel, named after the Mexican Pacific Coast state where the gang was formed, is one of the most powerful drug-trafficking groups in the nation.
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Comment by michael on November 14, 2009 at 3:30pm - he looks like he is in a cold country from what he wearing.
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Comment by g_unit5oldier on November 14, 2009 at 3:30pm - MEXICO STAND UP!!!
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Comment by Lefty on November 14, 2009 at 3:29pm - @javito aka el debarge......yep they do......dude u got 2 other girls helpin u out and dont neither one of yall know SHIT!....javier,ivan and play...what the 4 of yall supossed to be a "cartel"? hahaha
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Comment by PLAY on November 14, 2009 at 3:28pm - lefty from chicago. u know all the dimebags u slanggin come from down south go put on ur highhills and listen to ur rnb u a bitch n i can see thatu g bothways "SWINGER" wow WHAT A FAG!! hey thats what ur profile said HOMO. cuz u blk u tuff.. surebuddy or is it cuz ur on the internet whatever u still a bitch.
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Comment by Lefty on November 14, 2009 at 3:26pm
- @play......what i need a picture for?....aint nothin mostly but dudes on this site....u tellin me u about to check my profile...uugh u's a WEENIE!....u gotta lemon head....u ole trick a treat sweat shirt wearin ass nigga
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Comment by wearyourfrom.com on November 14, 2009 at 3:23pm -
Proper Gangsta innit doing it big and aint no body giving him up, Gota respect his hussle!!
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Comment by ShAwN on November 14, 2009 at 3:23pm - Go play somewhere play cause I don't wanna play
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Comment by Lefty on November 14, 2009 at 3:23pm
- ivan....u need to COMPREHEND u airhead ass muvfucka
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Comment by jaVito on November 14, 2009 at 3:22pm - lefty, u said south america got the real weight, dumbfuck, its on ur comments, aint nothin funnier than a stupid nigga
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Comment by PLAY on November 14, 2009 at 3:22pm
- i was waitin for a dum ass reply u on on the computer also w no picture hiding n internet thuggin fuk off the dick u dont know shiet.hold up let me go see who u are real quick u fake ass wanabe.ill b back
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