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Joaquin Guzman Lopez, one of the sons of notorious cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán, has pleaded guilty in a Chicago federal court to drug-trafficking charges. He admitted to helping oversee a major faction of the Sinaloa Cartel responsible for moving large quantities of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, and fentanyl into the United States.
As part of his plea, Guzman Lopez acknowledged his role in the cartel’s operations and involvement in violent acts tied to the organization. His agreement is expected to reduce his potential sentence, though he still faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison. The plea marks a significant step for U.S. prosecutors targeting the cartel’s upper leadership structure.