Ovidio Guzman Lopez, son of El Chapo, pleaded guilty to US drug-trafficking charges, becoming the first son to enter a plea deal. He admitted to overseeing the smuggling of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, and fentanyl into the US. This operation was part of a significant effort associated with the Sinaloa cartel, contributing to a large number of overdose deaths annually. Sentencing terms were not disclosed, and his cooperation with US authorities may influence his potential prison sentence. Speculation on the outcome for his brother, Joaquin, remains uncertain.
Ovidio Guzman Lopez pleaded guilty to drug trafficking, money laundering and firearms charges tied to his leadership role in the Sinaloa cartel, contributing to countless overdose deaths.
As part of a plea agreement, Ovidio admitted to supervising the smuggling of large quantities of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, and fentanyl into the United States.
Federal authorities in 2023 described the Guzman brothers' operation as a major effort to send staggering quantities of fentanyl into the US, fueling a drug crisis.
Ovidio's plea may have implications for other family members, potentially affecting pending cases and negotiations related to his brother Joaquin Guzman Lopez.
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