Drug Lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman Escapes High Security Prison Again The Associated Press
go to original July 12, 2015

Mexico's most notorious drug lord Joaquin Guzman has escaped from a high security prison for the second time in 14 years. (Euronews)

Reuters Update: Mexico President Wants Officials Probed After Drug Boss Guzman's Jailbreak

Top drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has done what Mexican authorities promised would not happen again after his re-capture last year — escaped for a second time from a maximum security prison.

A manhunt began immediately late Saturday for the head of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel, which has an international reach and is believed to control most of the major crossing points for drugs at the U.S. border with Mexico.

Associated Press journalists near the Altiplano prison, 90 kilometers (56 miles) west of Mexico City, said the roads were being heavily patrolled by Federal Police, who had also set up checkpoints. Flights were also suspended at Toluca airport near the penitentiary in the state of Mexico.

Guzman was last seen about 9 p.m. Saturday in the shower area of the Altiplano prison, according to a statement from the National Security Commission issued early Sunday. After a time, he was lost by the prison’s security camera surveillance network. Upon checking his cell, authorities found it empty.

Mexican officials had no further comment on Guzman’s escape, but scheduled a press conference for Sunday morning.

Guzman’s escape is a blow to the administration of President Enrique Pena Nieto, which has received plaudits for its aggressive approach to top drug lords. Since the government took office in late 2012, Mexican authorities have nabbed or killed six of them, including Guzman.

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Related: US Offers to Help Hunt Escaped Mexican Drug Lord (Agence France-Presse)

Related: Mexican Drug Lord Guzman Escaped from Prison in 1.5 Km Tunnel (Reuters)

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