El Chapo Blames Mexican Government for Violent Crimes in Letter to New York Court
Washington, D.C. — Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán has blamed the Mexican government for violent crimes and claimed he “did no harm to anyone,” in a letter addressed to the Eastern District of New York.
“My name is Joaquín Guzmán, who is fighting against the injustice of the courts regarding the accusations and the supposed role of Ray Donovan as district attorney and Richard Donoghue for blaming me for an enterprise that was already established and had nothing to do with the crimes in America,” the handwritten letter, written in English, states.
“The Mexican government was responsible for all the violent crimes. I did no harm to anyone. These charges in my conviction were based on a single witness in my case. I have no idea why the federal government allowed him to testify against me without evidence to take away my freedom.”
Guzmán’s criminal career is closely tied to the presidencies of Felipe Calderón and Enrique Peña Nieto. He was recaptured in 2016 under Peña Nieto and later extradited to the United States.
Javier Mendez covers public safety, law enforcement, and legal affairs in Quintana Roo. He monitors official reports from the FGE (State Prosecutor's Office), the Mexican Navy, and municipal police to deliver accurate English summaries of crime, trafficking cases, arrests, and court rulings affecting the Riviera Maya region.Javier has been covering crime and public safety news since 2023, reporting on cases ranging from felony arrests and human trafficking investigations to court proceedings and organized crime-related incidents across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal. His reporting provides English-speaking residents and travelers with reliable, timely information about safety conditions in Quintana Roo's major tourist destinations.Javier works closely with official government sources and press offices to verify facts before publication, and maintains an archive of law enforcement communications to provide context for ongoing stories. He is dedicated to accurate, factual reporting on complex safety issues that affect both residents and visitors to the region.For story tips: javier@rivieramayanews.mx
