On May 8, 2025, Omar Garcia Harfuch confirmed that 17 relatives of drug trafficker Ovidio Guzman traveled to the U.S. as part of a deal tied to his guilty plea. The revelations followed public concern over family member sightings at border crossings. Harfuch noted that this was related to negotiations with the U.S. Department of Justice. While the Mexican government has remained silent, Harfuch emphasized the importance of sharing information due to Ovidio's arrest in Mexico, underlining the implications for both the Guzman family and ongoing law enforcement efforts.
"The family that fled was not a target of the Mexican authorities, Harfuch explained, but the negotiations around Ovidio clearly prompted their departure."
"It's clear that if his family is leaving now, it's because of this negotiation, as U.S. authorities were already waiting for them, Harfuch added."
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