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Toronto Star
11-07-2025
- Toronto Star
Son of ‘El Chapo' pleads guilty in US drug case, promising cooperation for lighter sentence
CHICAGO (AP) — A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin 'El Chapo' pleaded guilty Friday to U.S. drug trafficking charges, becoming the first of the drug lord's sons to enter a plea deal. Prosecutors allege Ovidio Guzman Lopez and his brother, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, ran a faction of the Sinaloa cartel. They became known locally as the 'Chapitos,' or 'little Chapos,' and federal authorities in 2023 described the operation as a massive effort to send 'staggering' quantities of fentanyl into the U.S.
Toronto Star
11-07-2025
- Toronto Star
Son of ‘El Chapo' pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case
CHICAGO (AP) — A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin 'El Chapo' pleaded guilty Friday to U.S. drug trafficking charges. He is the first of El Chapo's sons to enter a plea deal. Prosecutors allege Ovidio Guzman Lopez and his brother, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, ran a faction of the Sinaloa cartel. They became known locally as the 'Chapitos,' or little Chapos, and federal authorities in 2023 described the operation as a massive effort to send 'staggering' quantities of fentanyl into the U.S.
Toronto Star
09-07-2025
- Toronto Star
Son of ‘El Chapo' expected to plead guilty to drug trafficking charges in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin 'El Chapo' is expected to plead guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges at a Wednesday hearing. He would be the first of El Chapo's sons facing similar charges in the U.S. to enter a plea deal. Prosecutors allege Ovidio Guzman Lopez and his brother, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, ran a faction of the Sinaloa cartel. They became known locally as the 'Chapitos,' or little Chapos, and federal authorities in 2023 described the operation as a massive effort to send 'staggering' quantities of fentanyl into the U.S.
New York Post
02-07-2025
- New York Post
Son of ‘El Chapo' to plead guilty in US drug trafficking case
The son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin 'El Chapo' intends to plead guilty to drug trafficking charges in the U.S., according to court documents filed Tuesday. Prosecutors allege Ovidio Guzman Lopez, along with his brother, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, ran a faction of the cartel known as the 'Chapitos,' or little Chapos, that exported fentanyl to the United States. Ovidio Guzman Lopez's father is Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, the former leader of the Sinaloa cartel who smuggled mountains of cocaine and other drugs into the United States over 25 years. Advertisement 3 Ovidio Guzman Lopez's father is Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman. Ovidio Guzman Lopez was arrested in Mexico in 2023 and extradited to the United States. He was charged in federal court in Chicago with money laundering, drug and firearm offenses. He previously pleaded not guilty, but online court records indicate he is scheduled to appear in court on July 9 to change his plea as part of a deal with prosecutors. Court documents filed Tuesday indicate he intends to plead guilty after word of a possible deal was disclosed during an October hearing. Advertisement Ovidio Guzman Lopez would be the first of the brothers to enter a plea deal. Joaquin Guzman Lopez is also in U.S. custody. He and another longtime Sinaloa leader, Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, were arrested in July in Texas after they landed in the U.S. on a private plane. Joaquin Guzman Lopez has pleaded not guilty to charges including money laundering, drug dealing and conspiracy to distribute drugs. Zambada also pleaded not guilty. 3 This frame grab from video, provided by the Mexican government, shows Ovidio Guzman Lopez being detained in Culiacan, Mexico, Oct. 17, 2019. AP Advertisement 3 Recaptured drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman is escorted by soldiers at the hangar belonging to the office of the Attorney General in Mexico City, Mexico January 8, 2016. REUTERS The men's dramatic capture prompted a surge in violence in Mexico's northern state of Sinaloa as two factions of the Sinaloa cartel clashed. Federal prosecutors and Ovidio Guzman Lopez's attorney, listed in online court records as Jeffrey Lichtman, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Toronto Sun
02-07-2025
- Toronto Sun
Son of ‘El Chapo' to plead guilty in U.S. drug-trafficking case
Published Jul 01, 2025 • 1 minute read FILE - This frame grab from video, provided by the Mexican government, shows Ovidio Guzman Lopez being detained in Culiacan, Mexico, Oct. 17, 2019. AP CHICAGO — The son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin 'El Chapo' intends to plead guilty to drug-trafficking charges in the U.S., according to court documents filed Tuesday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Prosecutors allege Ovidio Guzman Lopez, along with his brother, Joaquin, ran a faction of the cartel known as the 'Chapitos,' or little Chapos, that exported fentanyl to the United States. Ovidio's father is Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, the former leader of the Sinaloa cartel who smuggled mountains of cocaine and other drugs into the United States over 25 years. Ovidio was arrested in Mexico in 2023 and extradited to the United States. He was charged in federal court in Chicago with money laundering, drug and firearm offenses. Read More He previously pleaded not guilty, but online court records indicate he is scheduled to appear in court on July 9 to change his plea as part of a deal with prosecutors. Court documents filed Tuesday indicate he intends to plead guilty after word of a possible deal was disclosed during an October hearing. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Ovidio would be the first of the brothers to enter a plea deal. Joaquin is also in U.S. custody. He and another longtime Sinaloa leader, Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, were arrested in July in Texas after they landed in the U.S. on a private plane. Joaquin has pleaded not guilty to charges including money laundering, drug dealing and conspiracy to distribute drugs. Zambada also pleaded not guilty. The men's dramatic capture prompted a surge in violence in Mexico's northern state of Sinaloa as two factions of the Sinaloa cartel clashed. Federal prosecutors and Ovidio's attorney, listed in online court records as Jeffrey Lichtman, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. RECOMMENDED VIDEO
