Against the myth that romanticizes drug trafficking: Mexican cinema seeks new heroes in the police officers who arrested El Chapo Guzmán

Mexican cinema is shifting its focus away from the romanticization of drug lords by producing a new film centered on the law enforcement officers who captured Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. Unlike traditional narratives that focus on the violent cartel leader, the upcoming movie highlights the integrity of the police officers who successfully arrested him and notably refused substantial bribes to secure his release.

This cinematic shift represents a deliberate effort to counter cultural narratives that glorify the drug trade in Mexico. By casting the arresting officers as the new heroes of the story, the project aims to redirect public attention toward institutional duty and resistance against corruption.