Chapo convicted, but drug trade still thrives | Plus, learn how to use ‘a slew of’

Mexican drug kingpin Joaquín Guzmán, better known as El Chapo, was convicted in an American court and will spend the rest of his life in jail, without possibility of parole. But the Sinaloa Cartel he co-founded and led for decades still thrives, as do other drug cartels in Mexico. Will El Chapo’s conviction slow the drug trade, or will it be business as usual? Plus, learn the English phrase “a slew of.” Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/132     Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗？日本語を話せますか？ The episode transcripts include instant translations from English to Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese and Japanese. Hover over or tap a highlighted word for the translation. Connect with Jeff on Twitter (@PlainEnglishPod) and Facebook (PlainEnglishPod). Or e-mail [email protected] If you like the program, please leave a review or rating wherever you listen. It will help others discover the program. Never miss an episode! Sign up to receive updates from Plain English at http://www.plainenglish.com/mail  Subscribers get exclusive links for further reading and additional practice with common English words and phrases. Learn English the fun way: with a podcast in English! Listen to an American English podcast that you enjoy and understand -- all at a slower speed than normal. | Aprende inglés gratis en línea con nuestro curso. Se habla a una velocidad lenta para que todos entiendan. ¡Aprende ingles con nosotros ahora! | Aprenda Inglês online grátis com o Plain English, a uma velocidade menor, para que todos possam entender.