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U.S. Appears To Mix Up 'El Guano,' Brother of 'El Chapo' Guzman With One Of His Sons While Offering An Increased Reward

ICE is now offering $10 million for the capture of Aureliano Guzman, brother of drug lord "El Chapo" and also known as "El Guano." However, the description appears to mix him up with one of his sons, rather than describing him as his brother

Latin Times

Who Is Iván Archibaldo Guzmán, El Chapo's Son and Sinaloa Cartel Leader Hunted By ICE and DEA

Experts in Mexico's organized crime are convinced that Ivan Archivaldo Guzman, one of El Chapo Guzman's many offsprings, is the current leader of the cartel. ICE is offering $10MM for information leading to his arrest.

Latin Times

ICE Launches New Hunt for El Chapo's Son Iván Guzmán Salazar, Current Leader of Los Chapitos

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched a new campaign to capture Iván Archibaldo Guzmán Salazar, the son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, current leader of Los Chapitos, one of the most powerful factions of the Sinaloa Cartel

Latin Times

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Pam Bondi Celebrates 'El Mayo' Zambada's Guilty Plea: 'He'll Die In a U.S. Prison, Where He Belongs'

Attorney General Pam Bondi celebrated the guilty plea of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, saying he will "spend the rest of his life behind bars."

Latin Times

Lawyer Of Julio César Chávez Jr. Explains Why He Was Released From Prison While Awaiting For Trial

Julio César Chávez Jr. is accused of taking part in the illicit trafficking of firearms into Mexico on behalf of the Sinaloa Cartel.

Latin Times

Mexican Drug Lord Faces Life In Prison After Pleading Guilty In US Court

The Trump administration's top justice official Pam Bondi hailed a "landmark victory" Monday as Sinaloa drug cartel cofounder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada changed his plea to guilty, meaning he faces life imprisonment and losing $15 billion.

International Business Times

'El Mayo' Zambada Apologizes After Pleading Guilty To Drug-Trafficking Chartes: 'I Acknowledge The Great Damage'

Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada apologized for the damage caused by the organization while pleading guilty to charges in a U.S. court

Latin Times

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Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges: "I Created the Sinaloa Cartel"

His arrest in July 2024 caused a brutal civil war in the Sinaloa Cartel between those loyal to Zambada and those loyal to El Chapo's sons.

Latin Times

Drug Lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada Reportedly Expected to Plead Guilty in Deal With U.S. Prosecutors

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel and longtime associate of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, is expected to plead guilty to charges in New York next week.

Latin Times

'El Chapo' Authorized To Meet With His Lawyer After Complaining About Isolation And 'Psychological Torment'

Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has been granted access to his lawyer days after complaining he was being subjected to isolation at the maximum prison he's being held in

Latin Times

'El Chapo' Guzman Allegedly Complains About Isolation In Prison, Lack Of Access To His Lawyer: 'Psychological Torment'

Drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman sent a letter from prison complaining about lack of access to his lawyer and isolation in the Colorado prison he's held in

Latin Times

Sinaloa Cartel Factions Are Weaker, Allowing Rival Organizations To Seize Territories, Mexican Officials Say

Federal authorities say factions of the Sinaloa Cartel have been weakened and no longer hold the same power and presence they had when turf wars erupted last year

Latin Times

Criminal Group Allegedly Tied With Mexican Boxer Set Up Warehouses To Adapt Arms Smuggled From U.S.

The group tied with Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. reportedly set up warehouses to adapt arms smuggled from the U.S.

Latin Times

Ovidio Guzmán's Lawyer Using Strategy Similar to Menéndez Brothers' Defense, Journalist Says

In a podcast, two Mexican journalists said Jeffrey Lichtman is trying to distance Guzmán López from the typical image of a violent drug trafficker by portraying him as vulnerable and emotionally unstable.

Latin Times

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Ovidio Guzman Is Emaciated And Under Psychiatric Treatment Following His Arrest And Plea Deal: Report

Ovidio Guzman, leader of the Sinaloa Cartel faction known as "Los Chapitos," is looking emaciated and being treated for clinical depression following his arrest in the U.S.

Latin Times

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'

Jeffrey Lichtman, lawyer of Ovidio Guzman, criticized Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum as they clash over his client's plea deal with U.S. authorities

Latin Times

Ovidio Guzman Pleaded Guilty To Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering And Firearms Charges In Historic Deal

Ovidio Guzman Lopez, leader of the Sinaloa Cartel faction known as "Los Chapitos," pleaded guilty to four charges as part of a historic deal

Latin Times

El Chapo's Son Ovidio Guzmán Pleads Guilty in Chicago, Becomes U.S. Government Witness

The Mexican drug dealer has officially pled guilty in a U.S. federal court in Chicago to drug trafficking, money laundering, firearms offenses, and related charges stemming from his role in the Sinaloa Cartel's fentanyl and drug network. Ovidio Guzmán and his brother Joaquín are two of the alleged leaders of…

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International Business Times

Son Of Mexico's 'El Chapo' Set To Plead Guilty In US Drugs Case

A son of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is expected to plead guilty to narcotics charges in a Chicago court Friday as part of a deal in return for a reduced sentence.

The Independent UK

Son of ‘El Chapo’ expected to plead guilty in drug trafficking case in rescheduled hearing

A son of drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is expected to plead guilty in a U.S. drug trafficking case

The Independent UK

Son of 'El Chapo' expected to plead guilty to drug trafficking charges in Chicago

A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo,” is expected to plead guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges

Latin Times

Mexican President Sheinbaum Rejects Party Ties With Arrested Mexican Boxer, Challenges Accusers To File a Suit

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected accusations of ties between the ruling Morena party and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., the boxer arrested in the U.S. last week

Latin Times

Julio César Chávez Jr.'s Longstanding Ties to Sinaloa Cartel Include Family Connections, Journalist Says

Journalist Anabel Hernández suggested the possibility that Chávez Jr.'s residence in the United States could be connected to agreements made between U.S. authorities and Ovidio Guzmán as part of his ongoing legal proceedings

Latin Times

U.S. and Mexican Authorities Have Identified Almost 250 Jalisco Cartel Operatives in the Last Decade; Less Than 20% Have Been Detained

An investigation has revealed that the financial structure behind the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) has been widely identified by U.S. and Mexican authorities, yet it remains largely unprosecuted.

Latin Times

Mexican President Criticizes U.S. Prosecutors Over Lack of Coordination in Plea Deal for 'El Chapo's' Son

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized U.S. prosecutors for excluding Mexico from the negotiating process with Ovidio Guzman Lopez, expected to plead guilty to drug-trafficking charges in the U.S.

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