The role of the «Chapitos» in the Sinaloa Cartel

• The «Chapitos» have established roles.
• Together they carry on their father’s cartel.
• Each one has different responsibilities.

Just as El Chapo” Guzmán taught them, The Chapitos now carry on the legacy of drug trafficking while their father is serving a life sentence in the United States. To successfully carry out their criminal activities they have assigned roles. Today we tell you about the roles of the»Chapitos in the Sinaloa Cartel.

According to Insight Crime, Ovidio, Iván and Jesús Alfredo were introduced into the drug trafficking business as adolescents by their father and «Mayo» Zambada. However, some of the Chapitos have attracted more attention from the authorities in Mexico and the United States than others.

The role of the Chapitos in the Sinaloa Cartel

Despite their various activities, the United States government identified their importance in drug trafficking, offering up to $20 million as a reward for their capture. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed an executive order as part of a strategy to dismantle organized crime, including the Guzmán Salazar and Guzmán López brothers. Five million dollars are being offered for information leading to their arrest or whereabouts, according to Infobae.

These four are known as high-ranking members of the Sinaloa Cartel, which has a presence in the United States, as well as in Europe, Asia and Africa. In addition, all face federal charges in the United States for their involvement in drug trafficking.

Jesús Alfredo,»Alfredillo», Guzmán: Leader of the Chapitos

According to Insight Crime, Jesús Alfredo, alias “Alfredillo”, has a high rank in the operations of the Sinaloa Cartel and, thanks to this, he appears on the most wanted list of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

The Sinaloa Cartel has an international presence, so it seems that Jesus is responsible for some operations in other countries. In 2016, it was reported that Alfredillo lived for several months in the city of Medellin, Colombia, according to an investigation by Proceso. This was after being kidnapped that same year in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, which apparently was perpetrated by the Jalisco Nueva Generacion Cartel. During his stay in that country he supposedly carried out cocaine-related deals.

Ivan, «El Chapito», Archivaldo Guzman

Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar is often identified as the heir to the El Chapo drug empire. That is why his nickname is «King of Cocaine» or simply El Chapito. According to the US State Department, Archivaldo helped move drugs from South and Central America to Mexico and the United States.

With his brother Joaquín, he established fentanyl laboratories in Culiacán. In addition, both expanded their operations by sea and air, as well as through tunnels at border crossings. He is also in charge of giving bribes to state officials, according to Omnia.

Ovidio and Joaquín Guzmán López, the Chapitos who joined forces

Ovidio Guzman Lopez, or, «El Ratón»,  is perhaps the most prominent figure among the Chapitos, after his face went viral in the media in 2019, when he was arrested and then released. He is accused by the United States government of allegedly ordering the murder of a singer for refusing to sing at his wedding according to Omnia.

Meanwhile, Joaquín Guzmán is perhaps the least known of El Chapo’s sons. He also goes by the nickname «Guero Moreno». After the death of their brother Edgar Guzmán López, they inherited the power and profits of the criminal enterprise. Together they formed their own cell, known as the Guzmán-López Transnational Criminal Organization, although they are not separate from the Sinaloa Cartel. The Guzmán López brothers are said to be responsible for some 11 drug laboratories in Sinaloa, which are estimated to produce between 1,300 and 2,200 kilograms of methamphetamine per month. The drug is sold wholesale to distributors in other countries, such as Canada and the United States, as well as to other members of the Sinaloa Cartel. Among its other activities is the export of ephedrine from Argentina. According to US authorities, the two brothers invested millions of dollars to buy cocaine in Colombia and traffic it around the world.