Cousin Of Ovidio Guzman Reportedly Helped Coordinate The Operation To Take 17 Family Members To The U.S. As Part Of Plea Deal

An image of Ovidio Guzmán released by the Mexican government in October 2019 when he was briefly captured but freed after his cartel waged all-out war. (Credit: AFP)

Jaziel Guzman, the cousin of Ovidio Guzman Lopez, son of "El Chapo" Guzman, reportedly helped coordinate an operation that involved taking 17 family members to the U.S. as part of a plea deal with authorities.

According to media outlet Illicit Investigations, Jaziel helped with the transport of the mentioned family members, who were taken to the border in several vans. They then crossed into the U.S. through the San Ysidro port of entry.