On This Day, July 11: Kingpin 'El Chapo' escapes from Mexican prison

On July 11, 2015, notorious drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman pulled off a daring escape from a maximum-security Mexican prison via a 5,000-foot tunnel, highlighting the lengths he'd go to avoid capture. This audacious breakout shocked authorities and reignited debates about prison security and the reach of drug cartels. It underscored the persistent challenge Mexican authorities face in containing powerful criminal organizations, reflecting broader issues in the nation's war on drugs. This event also set the stage for renewed efforts to capture El Chapo, who would eventually be recaptured in 2016.