Fausto Isidro Mesa Flores (Fausto Isidro Meza Flores), known as Chapo Isidro, is on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list. The US agency considers him to be the alleged leader of the Meza-Flores Transnational Criminal Organisation, based in Sinaloa, Mexico. [1]
Brief profile
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name as given in sources | Fausto Isidro Meza Flores |
| Date of birth | 19 June 1982 — according to the FBI profile |
| Jurisdiction and international links | Mexico; USA; Sinaloa |
| Legal status | Listed on the FBI’s Most Wanted list; facing criminal charges in the US |
| Other names and aliases | "El Chapo Isidro"; "Chapo Isidro"; "Chapito Isidro" |
What the FBI attributes to the organisation
His profile states that he is believed to control the production, transport and distribution of drugs in Mexico, as well as their importation into the US. The list of substances includes heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and cannabis. [1]
The initial indictment was filed on 2 May 2012 in the District of Columbia. The amended indictment and federal arrest warrant dated 26 November 2019 include drug-related charges and the use or possession of firearms. [1]
Why does the nickname require the full name?
‘Chapo Isidro’ is not the same name as ‘El Chapo’, Joaquin Guzman. To aid identification, the FBI has published his full name, a photograph and his date of birth: 19 June 1982. The assessment of his leadership role remains the agency’s own assessment; the existence of a wanted notice does not constitute a separate conviction. [1]
Timeline of the case
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 02.05.2012 | Initial federal charge. |
| 26.11.2019 | Amended charges and a new federal arrest warrant. |
Verified on 4 November 2026. The status of the case is based on the sources cited; charges and allegations do not constitute a conviction.
