Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar (Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar) — a suspect wanted by the DEA in connection with the alleged leadership of the Sinaloa fentanyl network. His name features in the US charges against Los Chapitos, and his alias, El Chapito, is listed on the wanted notice. [1][2]
Brief profile
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name in sources | Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar |
| Date of birth | 1983 — according to the DEA wanted notice |
| Jurisdiction and international links | Mexico; USA |
| Legal status | Listed on the DEA’s wanted list; facing criminal charges in the US |
| Other names and aliases | El Chapito; Iván Guzmán Salazar |
How the prosecution describes the network
In a press release from the Southern District of New York dated April 2023, Iván is named as one of the alleged leaders of a network linking suppliers of chemical precursors, Mexican laboratories, cross-border transport and money laundering. This is the prosecution’s account of the multi-defendant case. [1][2]
He faces charges including, amongst others, participation in a continuing criminal enterprise, a fentanyl conspiracy, firearms offences and a money-laundering conspiracy. The fact that he has relatives among the co-defendants does not constitute proof of his own involvement. [1][2]
Individual identification notice
The DEA has assigned the notice to the Southern District of New York, published a photograph and is offering up to $10 million for information leading to his arrest and/or conviction. The file retains his full name: the abbreviation ‘Guzmán’ could confuse Iván with other family members and other cases. [1][2]
Timeline of the case
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 14.04.2023 | The reading of the charges, which include Ivan Guzmán Salazar. |
Verified on 4 November 2026. The status of the case is based on the sources cited; charges and allegations do not constitute a conviction.
