From Caro Quintero to Ovidio Guzman: diseases that plagued the great Mexican bosses

Hated by many, admired by some and feared by others, these are the great Mexican bosses who, through criminal activities, have achieved fortunes and dream lives, but behind the doors of their homes they are just like any other person, and the diseases from which they suffer are proof of this makes them vulnerable because health was the Achilles heel for some of them.

Their own bodies have damaged them and ultimately leading a life underground is not an easy task, despite the fact that they have the condition to cope with any adverse situation that arises, which is why some bosses with higher international status have been observed to have illnesses. glory.

This is proven by statements, recordings and hospital visits reported in various Mexican media, such as Milenio, which details the diseases that some drug traffickers suffer or have suffered from, and which are not limited to the elderly, as young people also suffer from them. . .

Bosses of the disappeared Guadalajara cartel

It was recently reported that Rafael Caro Quintero He was transferred to a hospital, and although the reason was not given, it is known that “El Narco de Narcos” had prostate problems that could lead to cancer, which is why journalist Anabel Hernandez stated that he was a fugitive from justice during those years. out of justice, he was thinking of surrendering to the authorities, since his health was deteriorating.

Another member of the disappeared Guadalajara cartel. Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo, revealed serious health problems that led his lawyers to seek house arrest. “Chief” is 77 years old, he has 22 diseases, including left-sided deafness, diabetes, esophagitis, latent pulmonary tuberculosis, glaucoma, facial cancer, hypertension, herniated disc; as well as mental illnesses: chronic anxiety and depression.

Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo He is considered the third founder of the Guadalajara cartel because, like his comrades, he fell to justice and age has taken its toll on him, as he has several illnesses, according to his daughter Joanna Carrillo. “Don Neto” suffers, among other illnesses, from colon cancer, rheumatism, a hiatal hernia, hypertension, partial paralysis of his right arm and is almost blind.

The Sinaloa Cartel under the Shadow of Disease

Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman Along with two other bosses, he founded the Sinaloa Cartel, the largest criminal organization in the modern world, making him a priority target for justice. He was in and out of prison several times before being extradited to the United States. , where he is serving a life sentence, the boss who seemed indestructible suffers from gastritis and high blood pressure.

His lawyers said the lockdown had worsened his physical and mental health: “I suffer from headaches, memory loss, muscle spasms, stress and depression,” he said in the letter. He also suffers from autonomic dysfunction, a nerve dysfunction that can be fatal and affects both the heart and brain.

Your son, Ovidio Guzmanwho was recently extradited to the US, also suffers from gastrointestinal health problems for which he requires a special diet, and has also been reported to suffer from depression and anxiety, for which he is being treated.

Another of the founders of the Sinaloa cartel. Hector “El Guero” Palma He is in very poor health, he has been in prison for several years, was released twice, but immediately returned to prison. The man, who has a tragic family history, suffers from various ailments ranging from hemorrhoids, poor eyesight, hip and prostate problems, missing teeth and even an inguinal hernia.

CJNG is also plagued by this disease.

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantesbetter known as “El Mencho”, is the leader and founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of the priority targets of justice, although he appears to be untraceable.

But behind this bloodthirsty, powerful billionaire man is a sick creature who, according to the DEA, has spent millions building hospitals to treat his kidney and pancreas diseases.