Ovidio Guzmán Loera: What Happened To Joaquín Guzmán’s Brother?

Ovidio Guzmán Loera

Ovidio Guzmán Loera is the brother of former drug lord and a former leader within the Sinaloa Cartel, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. Ovidio’s brother El Chapo is serving a life sentence in prison after being convicted in 2019 of charges including drug trafficking, money laundering, and weapons-related offenses. He is imprisoned at ADX Florence near Florence, Colorado, US.

Ovidio Guzmán Loera: Bio Summary

NameOvidio Guzmán Loera
Famous as brother of Joaquín Guzmán
Date of birth N/A
Gender Male
Birthplace La Tuna, Mexico
Nationality Mexican
Siblings Joaquín Guzmán, Miguel Ángel Guzmán Loera, Arturo Guzmán Loera, Bernarda Guzmán Loera, Aureliano Guzmán Loera, Armida Guzmán Loera, and Emilio Guzmán Loera
Parents Emilio Guzmán Bustillos and María Consuelo Loera Pérez
Grandparents Juan Guzmán, Otilia Bustillos, Ovidio Loera Cobret and Pomposa Pérez Uriarte

How Old Is Joaquín Guzmán’s Brother, Ovidio?

Ovidio Guzmán Loera’s age is difficult to tell because his date of birth is unknown. His parents are Emilio Guzmán Bustillos and María Consuelo Loera Pérez. His father was a cattle rancher. He might also have been a gomero, an opium poppy farmer. There isn’t much information about his parents’ union on the internet. His family was not rich. He comes from a poor family.

Ovidio Guzmán Loera’s paternal grandparents were Juan Guzmán and Otilia Bustillos, and his maternal grandparents were Ovidio Loera Cobret and Pomposa Pérez Uriarte. His siblings are Joaquín Guzmán, Miguel Ángel Guzmán Loera, Arturo Guzmán Loera, Bernarda Guzmán Loera, Aureliano Guzmán Loera, Armida Guzmán Loera, and Emilio Guzmán Loera.

Ovidio Guzmán Loera and his siblings suffered physical abuse at the hands of their father. There isn’t in-depth information about his life as a child and family. His educational background and qualifications are not known. He hasn’t shared any details about his career. No information related to Ovidio’s relationship or marriage and children is known.

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Ovidio’s Brother Arturo Was Killed In Prison

Ovidio Guzmán Loera’s brother Arturo Guzmán Loera was arrested in a drug trafficking operation. Per fandom.com, he was arrested for helping his brother Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán in selling drugs, and the United States demanded his extradition. He was charged with the promotion, production, trafficking, and extraction of drugs from Mexico to the United States.

Arturo Guzmán Loera was accused of creating a 60-meter drug tunnel built for drug smuggling on the border between Tijuana and San Ysidro. He was murdered with a pistol, shot seven times. He was killed by the Juarez Cartel in retaliation for the murder of Rodolfo Carrillo Fuentes, with Rodolfo’s brother Vicente Carrillo Fuentes ordering the hit. He died on 31 December 2004.

What Happened To Ovidio Guzmán Loera?

Joaquín Guzmán’s brother, Ovidio Guzmán Loera has kicked the bucket. He died in the year 1991. The cause of his death is unknown. It is uncertain if he had battled any health problems that led to his demise. He lived a private life away from publicity. Where he was laid to rest is also not known. His brother who is one of the most powerful drug traffickers in the world, Joaquín Archivaldo Guzmán Loera aka “El Chapo” was arrested.

ALSO READ; Arturo Guzmán Loera: How Did Joaquín Guzmán’s Brother Die?

Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán was found guilty in 2019 of criminal charges related to his leadership of the Sinaloa Cartel, an international crime syndicate. He was sentenced to life imprisonment. He was imprisoned in ADX Florence, the most secure US supermax prison.

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Ruth Kai Botchway

Ruth Kai Botchway is a Senior Editor at Dicytrends.com. She is a graduate of All Stars Media College (2021) with a Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies. With more than two years experience in Journalism, she has served as an intern at Accra FM and worked with Green TV and Ashiaman TV. She worked as a Maritime Journalist/ influencer, producing Port and Maritime agenda initially aired on Ashiaman TV. You can reach her via email: Ruthbotch1912@gmail.com

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