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Cartel Leaders' Kin Cross U.S. Amid Drug War

5/15/2025

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Seventeen relatives of Sinaloa Cartel leaders, including those of Ovidio Guzmán López, recently crossed into the U.S. from Mexico, signaling a pivotal moment in negotiations with the Trump administration. As U.S. authorities ramp up their fight against drug trafficking, several cartel leaders now face serious charges of "narcoterrorism," intensifying the battle against organized crime.

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Seventeen relatives of Sinaloa Cartel leaders, including those of Ovidio Guzmán López, recently crossed into the U.S. from Mexico, signaling a pivotal moment in negotiations with the Trump administration. As U.S. authorities ramp up their fight against drug trafficking, several cartel leaders now face serious charges of "narcoterrorism," intensifying the battle against organized crime.