Joaquín Guzmán López Pleads Guilty, Reveals Alleged Abduction of Rival Cartel Leader 'El Mayo' Zambada
Joaquín Guzmán López, son of 'El Chapo,' pleaded guilty to drug trafficking in Chicago. His plea deal detailed the alleged abduction of rival capo Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, leading to potential treason charges in Mexico.
Overview
Joaquín Guzmán López, son of 'El Chapo,' pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and criminal enterprise in Chicago, marking a significant development in U.S. cartel prosecutions.
His plea deal revealed details of the alleged abduction of rival capo Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, orchestrated by Guzmán López to show cooperation with Washington.
Guzmán López recounted how Zambada was drugged with sedatives, ambushed, and transported across the border to the United States by his associates.
He admitted to overseeing the production and smuggling of staggering quantities of fentanyl and other illicit drugs into the U.S. as a Sinaloa cartel faction leader.
Mexico's Attorney General's Office is now considering charging Guzmán López with treason in connection with the alleged abduction of the Sinaloa capo.
Analysis
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FAQ
Joaquín Guzmán López pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and criminal enterprise charges in Chicago, related to his role in the Sinaloa Cartel.
Guzmán López admitted that Zambada was drugged with sedatives, ambushed, and transported across the border to the United States by his associates as part of his cooperation with U.S. authorities.
Mexico's Attorney General's Office is considering charging Guzmán López with treason in connection with the alleged abduction of Sinaloa capo Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada.
Guzmán López admitted to overseeing the production and smuggling of large quantities of fentanyl and other illicit drugs into the United States as a leader of a Sinaloa Cartel faction.
Joaquín Guzmán López is the son of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, the former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel.
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