El Chapo's Former Lawyer Elected as Judge in Mexico

Posted: 2025-06-19 12:54:33 UTC

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A lawyer who previously represented drug kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán has been elected as a judge in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Lawyer for El Chapo wins judgeship

Judicial elections in Chihuahua, Mexico

Controversial figure elected to judicial position

Potential ethical concerns

Public perception of justice system

Ensuring impartiality in future cases