El Chapo’s Son Pleads Guilty in U.S. Drug Case 2025

Ovidio Guzmán López, son of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court to drug-trafficking charges tied to the Sinaloa cartel. The case targets fentanyl and meth distribution networks spanning Mexico and the United States. Prosecutors outlined cartel logistics and violence. A sentencing date is expected soon, with cooperation prospects and cross-border security implications closely watched by authorities.