Joaquín Guzmán López, son of former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, pleaded not guilty to narcotics, money laundering, and firearms charges in federal court in Chicago. His attorney stated there is no cooperation agreement with US officials.
Guzmán López and Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada were arrested in El Paso after a flight from Mexico. Questions arise about the circumstances of the flight and whether Guzmán López intended to surrender.