El Chapo’s son faces plea twist
Joaquín Guzmán López, son of convicted cartel boss Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, is scheduled to return to federal court in Chicago for an unexpected change in his plea in a major drug trafficking case. The hearing marks a key moment in the long-running prosecution of El Chapo’s family network and its role in the Sinaloa Cartel.
Background of the case
Prosecutors allege that Guzmán López helped oversee a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel after his father’s arrest, managing large-scale shipments of narcotics into the United States. His case is part of a broader U.S. effort targeting cartel leaders accused of flooding American cities with cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl.
Planned plea switch
At an upcoming federal court session in Chicago, Guzmán López is expected to abandon his earlier not-guilty stance and enter a new plea as part of negotiations with prosecutors. The change is anticipated to center on serious trafficking charges and may reflect a broader agreement that could influence his eventual sentence.
Possible deal terms
While details of the potential agreement have not been fully disclosed, such plea switches often include commitments to provide information about cartel operations in exchange for a chance at a reduced sentence. Any arrangement is likely to be closely scrutinized given the scale of the alleged conspiracy and the public impact of Sinaloa Cartel activities in U.S. cities.
Courtroom and sentencing stakes
The federal judge in Chicago will review the new plea in open court, confirming that Guzmán López understands the charges, the rights he is waiving, and the possible penalties he faces. Even with a plea agreement, he still risks a very lengthy prison term because of the scope of the alleged drug trafficking, money laundering, and related offenses.
Author’s summary
A powerful cartel heir now appears ready to trade a not-guilty stance for a strategic plea in Chicago, signaling a critical shift in U.S. efforts against Sinaloa’s leadership.
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