“Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman has done a great job of growing the influence of his cartel over the years, with its operations extending to overseas markets such as Europe and the Philippines. But since he’s currently in prison, he has left a power vacuum that is problematic to fill. This has made rival cartels bolder in attempts to take over territories controlled by the Sinaloa Cartel, his organization.”
Source: Borderland Beat: El Chapo Guzman’s Sinaloa Cartel vs CJNG War Erupts
