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Ovidio Guzman's Lawyer Slams Mexico's Sheinbaum Over Criticism Of Plea Deal With U.S.: 'She Acts As The PR Arm Of a Narco Organization'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during her daily press conference at Palacio Nacional in Mexico City on June 11, 2025 (Credit: Via Getty Images)

Jeffrey Lichtman, attorney for cartel leader Ovidio Guzman Lopez, slammed Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum as the two trade barbs following his client's plea deal with U.S. authorities.

Sheinbaum had called on Friday for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to share information regarding the arrest of Guzman and that of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, considering the incident has led to a bloody turf war between factions of the Sinaloa Cartel, which has been raging for a year.

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