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| Mexico drug lord Joaquin Guzman used tunnel for prison break | Mexico drug lord Joaquin Guzman used tunnel for prison break |
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| Mexican drug lord Joaquin Guzman, known as El Chapo or "Shorty", used an elaborate tunnel to break out of a maximum security prison, officials say. | Mexican drug lord Joaquin Guzman, known as El Chapo or "Shorty", used an elaborate tunnel to break out of a maximum security prison, officials say. |
| His escape route from Altiplano jail was more than 1.5km (1 mile) long and had ventilation and stairs, the national security commissioner said. | His escape route from Altiplano jail was more than 1.5km (1 mile) long and had ventilation and stairs, the national security commissioner said. |
| Eighteen guards are being questioned. | Eighteen guards are being questioned. |
| Guzman was last seen in the showers of the jail on Saturday. It was the second time he had escaped from a top security prison. | Guzman was last seen in the showers of the jail on Saturday. It was the second time he had escaped from a top security prison. |
| In 2001 he broke out by hiding in a laundry basket after bribing prison officials. | In 2001 he broke out by hiding in a laundry basket after bribing prison officials. |
| He had been serving a sentence of more than 20 years after being arrested in Guatemala in 1993. | He had been serving a sentence of more than 20 years after being arrested in Guatemala in 1993. |
| His recapture in 2014 was hailed as a victory for Mexico's government. | His recapture in 2014 was hailed as a victory for Mexico's government. |
| Analysis: Juan Paullier, BBC Mundo | Analysis: Juan Paullier, BBC Mundo |
| Guzman's escape is a huge embarrassment to the government of President Enrique Pena Nieto. | Guzman's escape is a huge embarrassment to the government of President Enrique Pena Nieto. |
| Earlier this year, his administration dismissed concerns that Guzman could escape for a second time, but the government's worst nightmare has unfolded. | Earlier this year, his administration dismissed concerns that Guzman could escape for a second time, but the government's worst nightmare has unfolded. |
| Since Mr Pena Nieto took office in 2012, authorities have detained or killed numerous top drug lords. However, this escape is seen as a mockery of the Mexican prison system and shows the difficulty in keeping one of the country's most powerful criminals behind bars. | |
| It seems unlikely that the prison break took place without some form of inside help. | It seems unlikely that the prison break took place without some form of inside help. |
| A manhunt has been launched. But even if he's recaptured many here wonder what's the point of putting him back in a Mexican jail. | A manhunt has been launched. But even if he's recaptured many here wonder what's the point of putting him back in a Mexican jail. |
| Officials say that Guzman's escape was discovered when officers checked his cell in the jail, which is near the capital, Mexico City. | Officials say that Guzman's escape was discovered when officers checked his cell in the jail, which is near the capital, Mexico City. |
| They found a hole around 10m (32ft) deep with a ladder, which led to the tunnel, with lighting, ventilation and stairs. | They found a hole around 10m (32ft) deep with a ladder, which led to the tunnel, with lighting, ventilation and stairs. |
| It came to an end at a construction site outside the prison walls, security commissioner Monte Alejandro Rubido said at a news conference. | It came to an end at a construction site outside the prison walls, security commissioner Monte Alejandro Rubido said at a news conference. |
| A motorcycle was also discovered, which police believe was used to transport tools and remove earth from the space. | A motorcycle was also discovered, which police believe was used to transport tools and remove earth from the space. |
| A manhunt has been launched and flights suspended at a nearby Toluca airport. | A manhunt has been launched and flights suspended at a nearby Toluca airport. |
| Mr Pena Nieto has ordered a full investigation to establish whether any officials helped Guzman escape. | Mr Pena Nieto has ordered a full investigation to establish whether any officials helped Guzman escape. |
| "I was profoundly shocked by the news. This is an affront to the Mexican state," he said. | "I was profoundly shocked by the news. This is an affront to the Mexican state," he said. |
| Guzman's wealth is estimated at $1bn (£630m). | Guzman's wealth is estimated at $1bn (£630m). |
| His rise to head of the Sinaloa cartel made him the world's most wanted drug trafficker. It smuggles huge amounts of cocaine, marijuana and methamphetamine into the United States. | His rise to head of the Sinaloa cartel made him the world's most wanted drug trafficker. It smuggles huge amounts of cocaine, marijuana and methamphetamine into the United States. |
| Before his recapture in 2014, the US state department had offered a reward of up to $5m (£3.2m) for information leading to his arrest. | Before his recapture in 2014, the US state department had offered a reward of up to $5m (£3.2m) for information leading to his arrest. |
| Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch issued a statement saying the US government shared Mexico's concern regarding the escape of Guzman. | Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch issued a statement saying the US government shared Mexico's concern regarding the escape of Guzman. |
| "In addition to his crimes in Mexico, he faces multiple drug trafficking and organized crime charges in the United States," she said. | "In addition to his crimes in Mexico, he faces multiple drug trafficking and organized crime charges in the United States," she said. |
| She said the US government is ready to co-operate with Mexico to help recapture Guzman. | She said the US government is ready to co-operate with Mexico to help recapture Guzman. |