Cartel Family's U.S. Crossing Confirms Plea Deal | JQJO

Mexico's security chief confirmed that 17 family members of Ovidio Guzmán López, son of former Sinaloa Cartel leader "El Chapo," crossed into the U.S. last week. This followed Guzmán López's 2023 extradition and apparent negotiations with U.S. authorities. The crossing was reportedly part of a plea deal to avoid trial on drug trafficking charges. Mexican authorities weren't pursuing the family, but expect the U.S. to share information regarding the deal. The confirmation coincided with U.S. charges of "narcoterrorism" against cartel leaders.