From moments of political significance to notorious criminal captures, January 8 has been witness to a diverse range of events.
As part of Firstpost’s ongoing series, ‘ History Today’, we explore some of the most defining occurrences of this day.
Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán captured
On January 8, 2016, Mexican law enforcement captured Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, head of the Sinaloa drug cartel. His capture came six months after his dramatic escape from Altiplano prison through a mile-long tunnel equipped with lighting, ventilation, and a motorcycle track.
The operation involved Mexican marines storming a safe house in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, following a shootout with Guzmán’s security team. Guzmán’s capture was a major victory for Mexican authorities and brought an end to his years of evading justice.
Extradited to the United States in 2017, he was later convicted on multiple charges, including drug trafficking and murder, and sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years.
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