It has been reported that El Chapo’s son has been kidnapped amongst seven armed assailants. Authorities say Ivan Archivaldo Guzman was possibly among six of the men who were abducted at gunpoint at a restaurant in the resort town of Puerto Vallarta. Authorities also believe that the abduction is the work of an organized ‘criminal group.’
It has been said that Ivan Archivaldo had taken over parts of El Chapo’s business following his father’s re-arrest back in January. Raul Benitez, a security specialist at the National Autonomous University of Mexico said that the son’s mental health was in question. Raul Benitez, a security specialist at the National Autonomous University of Mexico said,
“Ivan Archivaldo was, I believe, a bit crazy. He spent all his time posting things on Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter. A serious narco doesn’t do that.”
There has been about 16 people taken from the resturant. Jalisco state Attorney General Eduardo Almaguer was able to confirm that the kidnapping took place at the La Leche restaurant in the city’s hotel district. He said,
“According to witnesses from the place, several gunmen arrived to the place aboard a Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Suburban, who deprived the freedom of a group of people who were at the site.”
Source: Complex
