The New York Times reviews “El Jefe” by Alan Feuer, a book that details the exhaustive efforts to capture and convict Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, the infamous leader of the Sinaloa Cartel. The review highlights the intricate and often dangerous operations that spanned multiple countries and involved numerous law enforcement agencies. It sheds light on the high-stakes surveillance, undercover operations, and complex legal battles that ultimately led to El Chapo’s life sentence. The book offers a comprehensive look at the coordination and persistence required to bring such a powerful figure to justice, painting a vivid picture of the people and processes behind one of the most significant drug cartel takedowns in history. The review emphasizes the book’s detailed narrative and the broader implications of El Chapo’s capture for the ongoing war on drugs.
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