Video of Mexican Authorities Capturing El Chapo’ Son Is Not Recent
The Claim
A video shows the moment Mexican security forces captured Ovidio Guzman-Lopez, the son of the former drug cartel boss El Chapo.
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Social media users recently circulated a video that allegedly shows the moment Mexican security forces captured Ovidio Guzman-Lopez, the son of the former drug cartel boss El Chapo.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating claim and found it to be misleading. The video dates back to 2019.
After conducting a keyword search on Twitter, Misbar’s team found that the same video was shared in 2019, as can be seen below.
Twenty-nine Killed During Arrest of El Chapo’s Son
Mexican security forces captured Ovidio Guzmán-Lopez. Guzmán-Lopez is an alleged drug trafficker and the son of former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín Guzmán known as El Chapo.
The arrest sparked a wave of violence. During and after the arrest, 10 soldiers and 19 suspects were killed
Various gang members have protested the arrest. The rebels set up roadblocks, set fire to many vehicles, and attacked planes at a local airport.
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