Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, the infamous Mexican drug lord serving a life sentence in a maximum-security United States prison, has voiced his grievances regarding alleged communication restrictions imposed upon him. In a recent complaint addressed to District Court Judge Brian Cogan in the Eastern District of New York, El Chapo lamented his inability to make phone calls or receive visitors, particularly his twin daughters, since his sentencing.
El Chapo expressed frustration over the halt in communication with his daughters, highlighting a seven-month period without contact. He cited the prison staff’s explanation, stating that the FBI agent responsible for monitoring calls remained unresponsive to his inquiries. This lack of access to his daughters, especially during their school breaks in Mexico, has deeply affected him, prompting a plea to authorize visitation rights.
The communication restrictions as “unprecedented discrimination,” El Chapo emphasized the punitive nature of denying him contact with his family. He asserted that such measures amounted to punishment, particularly targeting his relationship with his daughters.
El Chapo’s appeal to the court seeks authorization for his daughters to visit him in prison, emphasizing their limited availability due to school schedules. His plea underscores the significance of maintaining familial ties despite incarceration, advocating for the preservation of his parental rights.
