Director Chava Cartas has arrived with the suspenseful film Facing El Chapo on Netflix. The movie is inspired by true events. Facing El Chapo landed on the Netflix Top 10 chart next to Blood Sacrifice, while My Brilliant Career also climbed up the streaming platform.

New analysis of the release highlights the true story behind the film. Articles also outlines El Chapo's life in a Supermax prison. Cartas, who previously directed Counterattack, delivered the thriller. Outlets such as Yahoo, Yardbarker, and Netflix released reports exploring the real events surrounding the film.