The file gained notoriety on Reddit's (now banned) "WatchPeopleDie" subreddit and various imageboards. It is frequently cited as one of the most "distressing" or "cursed" videos on the internet due to the lack of a clear motive and the clinical nature of the torture. Why "Joaquin Guzman"?
Naming the file after "El Chapo" was likely a tactic by uploaders to: Joaquin Guzman FL.rar
The victim, whose identity remains unconfirmed but is widely believed to be a rival gang member or a student, is shown being kept alive through medical intervention (adrenaline or other stimulants) while undergoing extreme physical mutilation. The file gained notoriety on Reddit's (now banned)
Naming a file "Cartel Execution" gets it flagged and deleted instantly; naming it after a famous public figure can sometimes delay automated takedowns. Naming the file after "El Chapo" was likely
The video was reportedly filmed in a clandestine location in Mexico, likely between 2016 and 2017. It depicts members of a Mexican drug cartel (often attributed to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, or CJNG) torturing a rival.
The "story" associated with this file isn't a narrative in the traditional sense, but rather a documented piece of cartel brutality:
This file and its contents are extremely graphic and depict real-world violence. Accessing or sharing such material may violate the terms of service of most platforms and can be psychologically distressing.