A Glimpse into the Past: Emma Coronel and the Kingpin
Emma Coronel, who has recently transitioned into the world of social media as an influencer, has decided to pull back the curtain on one of the most talked-about relationships in the history of organized crime. In a candid conversation during a live stream on the platform Kick, with content creators ‘Lonche de Huevito’ and ‘Willito’, Emma shared the intimate and surprising details of how she first crossed paths with El Chapo Guzman.
The Chance Encounter at Rancho La Angostura
The story begins at a party in the heart of the sierra de Canelas, Durango, specifically at the famous Rancho La Angostura. At the time, Emma was only 17 years old. According to her account, the encounter was a mix of coincidence and a slight misunderstanding that changed her life forever.
Emma recalls that they were both dancing with different partners when the music stopped. She was laughing with a close friend—who she describes as gay—and it was in that moment of joy that she found herself face-to-face with the leader of the Sinaloa Cartel.
“He thought I smiled at him, and I never let him doubt it,” Emma confessed, admitting that she played along with the kingpin’s perception.
Respect, Romance, and a Little White Lie
Despite his fearsome reputation, Emma describes El Chapo’s initial approach as surprisingly “nice” and respectful. He approached her politely, asking for the favor of a dance. However, the conversation took a turn toward traditional expectations when he questioned her domestic skills.
In her documentary ‘Married to El Chapo: Emma Coronel Speaks’, she revealed that he specifically asked if she knew how to cook enchiladas. Although she had no idea how to prepare the dish at the time, Emma admitted to lying just to please him: “I told him yes, because I wasn’t going to say no.”
A Whirlwind Marriage and a Secret Life
The connection was immediate and intense. Just one year after their first meeting, the age gap—with El Chapo being 50 years old and Emma just turning 18—did not stop them from tying the knot. Their union took place on July 2, 2007, which also happened to be Emma’s birthday.
Key details about their wedding:
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- Date: July 2, 2007.
- Venue: A private ceremony held at Emma’s family home.
- Guest List: Limited to very close family and friends to maintain total privacy.
Out of this controversial union, the couple had two daughters, Emali Guadalupe and María Joaquina, whom Emma describes as the “greatest gift” the drug lord ever gave her.
Where They Are Today
The fairy tale of the sierra ended in legal tragedy. Currently, Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole. He is incarcerated at the ADX Florence, the most secure maximum-security prison in the United States, located in Colorado.
While El Chapo remains behind bars, Emma Coronel continues to navigate her new life in the public eye, sharing memories that keep the legend of the Sinaloa Cartel alive for a new generation of followers.
