'El Chapo' beer developed by drug lord's daughter

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The daughter of jailed Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has developed a beer bearing his name.Alejandrina Guzman Salazar's
company is waiting for approval from Mexico's government to sell the alcoholic drink, which will cost 70.10 pesos, or about £2.88 per 355ml
bottle.The beverage is part of the "El Chapo 701" brand, which has already launched a clothing line.Its name derives from when Forbes
magazine named him the 701st richest person in the world in 2009 - with an estimated net fortune of $1bn.Image:A man is pictured drinking
the beverage at a fashion trade showThe prototype beer is 4% alcohol and flavoured with malt, rice and honey.Adriana Uriarte, a salesperson
for the brand, said: "The idea is for it to be sold at bars that stock craft beer."The drink has a brown, black and white label and includes
an image of Guzman with his moustache.It was unveiled at a fashion trade show in Guadalajara, Mexico's second largest city.Ms Uriarte said:
"It hasn't been released for sale to the public yet
I just brought some to display."The clothing line has already been successful, it is claimed, and in February its first clothing store is
due to open.Image:Guzman was sentenced to life in prison last year after being found guilty of drug trafficking"El Chapo" smuggled drugs
around the world and famously escaped from maximum-security prisons twice.The 62-year-old was extradited from Mexico to the US in 2017 and
last year was found guilty by a New York court of drug trafficking charges.The kingpin was sentenced to life in prison.