Son of jailed Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’ to plead guilty in US court
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Joaquin Guzman Lopez, one of four sons of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, will plead guilty to narcotics trafficking charges in a US court next week. The change of plea comes after he originally pleaded not guilty following his arrest in July 2024 in Texas. Federal documents show that Guzman Lopez is set to appear at the US District Court in Chicago on Monday. Another brother, Ovidio Guzman, had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy related to drug trafficking and participating in a criminal enterprise as part of a plea deal. The guilty plea may signal a new chapter in the history of drug trafficking. Guzman Lopez's case has raised questions about possible ongoing negotiations with US authorities.
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