Son of drug lord El Chapo' set for guilty plea in US trafficking case
Briefly

Ovidio Guzman Lopez plans to change his not guilty plea during a hearing in Chicago related to a broad drug trafficking case. He is a son of Joaquin El Chapo Guzman and intends to plead guilty as part of a deal with federal prosecutors. This agreement would mark the first plea deal by one of El Chapo's sons. Ovidio and his brother, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, led a faction within the Sinaloa cartel and are accused of orchestrating substantial fentanyl trafficking operations into the United States. The opioid crisis remains a significant issue attributed to these operations.
Ovidio Guzman Lopez intends to change his not-guilty plea during a court hearing, marking a significant moment in the drug trafficking case against him.
Ovidio Guzman Lopez and his brother are accused of leading a major fentanyl trafficking operation, contributing to the ongoing opioid crisis in the US.
This would be the first time one of El Chapo's sons has agreed to a plea deal, as federal prosecutors build their case against the Sinaloa cartel.
The opioid crisis has resulted in a staggering number of deaths and addiction issues in the US, directly linked to the activities of the Sinaloa cartel.
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