El Chapo's wife became a phenomenon after getting out of prison

El Chapo's wife became a phenomenon after getting out of prison

28.07.2026 09:10

The wife of El Chapo, Emma Coronel, who was convicted of drug trafficking and money laundering-related crimes, returned to the spotlight in 2023 after her release with modeling and social media posts. Coronel's Instagram account has reached approximately 600,000 followers.

The wife of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, Emma Coronel Aispuro, has gained a remarkable rise on social media after being released from prison. Convicted on charges related to drug trafficking and money laundering, Coronel's Instagram account has reached nearly 600 thousand followers.

RELEASED IN 2023

Former beauty queen Emma Coronel was sentenced to 3 years in prison in 2021 after pleading guilty to charges related to drug trafficking, money laundering, and supporting the Sinaloa Cartel. Coronel was released from prison in September 2023 and placed on probation.

RETURNED TO FASHION AND SOCIAL MEDIA

After her release, Coronel returned to her modeling career, walked the runway at Milan Fashion Week, launched her own brand, and served as a producer on a television project that will tell the story of her husband El Chapo's life from her perspective.

APPROACHING 600 THOUSAND FOLLOWERS

Coronel, who actively posts on social media, has reached approximately 593 thousand followers on her Instagram account. Sharing content about modeling, sports, and her daily life, Coronel continues to increase her public visibility after her release.

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