Death of 'El Chapo' Guzmán's Mother Confirmed in Mexico

The mother of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, the convicted drug lord, has died in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador confirmed her death and expressed his condolences. Consuelo Loera, who led a quiet life, gained attention after meeting with López Obrador and receiving his support to visit her son in prison. Guzmán is serving a life sentence in the United States. The Sinaloa cartel, led by Guzmán, was involved in violent drug turf battles that claimed many lives in Mexico.