Los Chapitos

Also known as: clan Guzmán, La Chapiza, los menores
Based in MexicoActive2016-presentSourcesLos Chapitos

Los Chapitos is a splinter faction of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico, formed around 2016 and led by the sons of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán. The group emerged after Guzmán's capture and extradition, consolidating power through internal conflicts. They control drug trafficking and other criminal activities primarily in Sinaloa and neighboring states. The faction remains active as of the latest reports.

CRIMENET has extracted 48 linkages for this organization, including 15 cooperative ties across 6 organizations, 26 conflicts across 16 organizations, 7 other connections and footprints in 2 countries.

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ChinaSupply
Los Chapitos obtain precursor chemicals from China to manufacture fentanyl.
Sources: Los Chapitos
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United StatesOperations
Los Chapitos traffic fentanyl and other drugs into the United States, causing overdose deaths.
Sources: Los Chapitos