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Ovidio Guzman to Plead Guilty in Fentanyl Case

7/9/2025

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Ovidio Guzman Lopez, the son of notorious drug lord El Chapo, is poised to plead guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges. Alongside his brother, he allegedly orchestrated a faction of the Sinaloa cartel, flooding the U.S. with fentanyl. This plea deal comes after intense negotiations, reflecting the escalating violence gripping Mexico.

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Story summary

Ovidio Guzman Lopez, the son of notorious drug lord El Chapo, is poised to plead guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges. Alongside his brother, he allegedly orchestrated a faction of the Sinaloa cartel, flooding the U.S. with fentanyl. This plea deal comes after intense negotiations, reflecting the escalating violence gripping Mexico.