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Ovidio Guzman Pleaded Guilty To Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering And Firearms Charges In Historic Deal

Ovidio Guzman Lopez, leader of the Sinaloa Cartel faction known as "Los Chapitos," pleaded guilty to four charges as part of a historic deal

Latin Times

El Chapo's Son Ovidio Guzmán Pleads Guilty in Chicago, Becomes U.S. Government Witness

The Mexican drug dealer has officially pled guilty in a U.S. federal court in Chicago to drug trafficking, money laundering, firearms offenses, and related charges stemming from his role in the Sinaloa Cartel's fentanyl and drug network. Ovidio Guzmán and his brother Joaquín are two of the alleged leaders of…

Latin Times

Mexican Boxer Pedro Antonio "Tony" Rodríguez Found Dead in Arizona Hotel After Fight

The athlete 37, was reportedly discovered unresponsive following his match on Saturday, July 5, against Philip Vella. Pedro Antonio "Tony" Rodríguez is under investigation.

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More Than 30 People Killed in Less Than 48 Hours as Sinaloa Cartel Violence Surges

Despite a decline in homicides during the first two months of 2025, Sinaloa has seen increases each month since February: 137 killings in March, 145 in April, 188 in May, and a record 218 reported so far in June.

Latin Times

Former Lawyer For 'El Chapo' Guzmán Elected as Criminal Court Judge in Chihuahua

Despite being flagged for months as a "high-risk" candidate, Silvia Delgado, a former attorney for Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, has won a seat as a criminal court judge in Mexico's judicial elections

Latin Times

U.S. Hits El Chapo's Fugitives Sons with Sanctions, $10M Bounties Over Fentanyl Trafficking

Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar and his brother, Jesús Alfredo Guzmán Salazar, are believed to be the current leaders of the Los Chapitos faction within the Sinaloa Cartel. The Treasury Department increased the bounties for their capture and deepened the sanctions against them.

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US imposes sanctions on El Chapo's fugitive sons, offers $10 million reward for their capture

The U.S. imposed sanctions on the two fugitive sons of incarcerated Mexican Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman and announced a reward offer of up to $10 million each for information leading to the arrest or conviction of the sons

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The Endgame for 'Los Chapitos'? Ovidio and Joaquín Guzmán López Near Plea Deals in U.S. Court - Report

Ovidio and Joaquín Guzmán López, sons of El Chapo, are expected to plead guilty in U.S. federal court this July as part of cooperation deals with prosecutors. The plea agreements could drastically reduce their sentences in exchange for insider information on the Sinaloa Cartel.

Latin Times

State Department Accuses China Of Sending Tens Of Thousands Of Kilos Of Meth Precursors To Sinaloa Cartel

The State Department's International Law Enforcement division accused China of sending 50,000 kilos of meth precursors to the Sinaloa Cartel

Latin Times

Violent Clash in Central Mexico Leaves Two Dead, Including the Alleged Leader of La Familia Michoacana Cartel

A clash between two groups of armed civilians left two people dead, including Luis Pineda, alias "El Wicho," an alleged leader of the La Familia Michoacana criminal organization.

Latin Times

Sinaloa Cartel Controls Most Clandestine Drug Labs in Guatemala, Authorities Say

Guatemalan authorities say the Sinaloa Cartel, with support from local gangs, controls most of the clandestine drug laboratories in the country that produce synthetic drugs

Latin Times

Mexico Lawyer Pleads Guilty To Laundering Tens Of Millions For The Sinaloa Cartel

A Mexico-based lawyer pleaded guilty to laundering tens of millions of dollars for the Sinaloa Cartel and take them from the U.S. to Mexico

Latin Times

Sinaloa Cartel Faction of La Mayiza Reportedly Using Military-Grade Anti-Drone Technology

Sources said the faction, led by Ismael Zambada Sicairos, also known as "El Mayito Flaco," is using the high-end equipment to counter federal operations.

Latin Times

No death penalty for son of Mexican drug boss ‘El Chapo’: US prosecutors

Federal prosecutors in the US will not seek the death sentence for Joaquin Guzman Lopez if he is found guilty in court.

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DEA Confirms Alliance Between Jalisco and Los Chapitos Cartels

The DEA has confirmed an alliance between the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) and Los Chapitos, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel currently fighting for control in northern Mexico.

Latin Times

Family of 'El Chapo' Guzmán is Using Witness Protection as Strategy to Keep Control of Sinaloa Cartel, Mexican Expert Says

The recent entry of 17 family members of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán into the U.S. is part of a coordinated strategy that reflects a calculated decision within the Sinaloa Cartel, a Mexican expert is claiming

Latin Times

Over a Dozen Relatives of 'El Chapo', Including Ex-Wife, Surrender to U.S. Border Authorities, Reportedly in Exchange for Plea Deal

Over a dozen relatives of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, including his former wife Griselda López Pérez, entered the United States and surrendered to authorities

Latin Times

Former Lawyer For 'El Chapo' Among Those Running To Be Mexico's Next Elected Judges

Roughly 850 federal judges, along with the entire Supreme Court, will be elected by voters on June 1

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El Chapo's Son to Enter Guilty Plea in U.S. Drug Case, Suggesting Deal with Authorities

Ovidio Guzmán López, son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, will plead guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges in a Chicago federal court on July 9

Latin Times

Sinaloa Cartel Leader Heriberto Salazar Arrested In 'Largest Fentanyl Bust In DEA History'

The DEA conducted the "largest fentanyl bust" in agency history in a multi-state operation

Latin Times

'El Chapo' Guzmán Reportedly Cooperating With U.S. Officials in Case Against 'El Mayo' Zambada in Exchange for Prison Benefits

Former Sinaloa Cartel boss "El Chapo" Guzmán is allegedly providing sensitive information about his former ally "El Mayo" Zambada's operations in exchange for improved prison conditions

Latin Times

Ex-Sinaloa Cartel Operative Turned Influencer Reveals Details Of Sinaloa Cartel Before Civil War Erupted

A former Sinaloa cartel operative turned YouTube influencer told a Mexican journalist that Los Chapitos and La Mayiza had reached a peace agreement after Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was captured by U.S. authorities last year.

Latin Times

'El Cachorro,' Alleged Plaza Boss For The Guatemala-Chiapas Cartel, Killed In Mexico

State and federal authorities confirmed "El Cachorro" and his bodyguard extorted merchants and business owners in the area through protection rackets

Latin Times

No Codes, No Limits Is The Motto For The Two Sinaloa Cartel Factions Still Fighting For Control in Northern Mexico

On top of the hundreds of homicides, more than 1,300 people have gone missing, according to data from Noroeste

Latin Times

Sinaloa Cartel Co-Founder 'El Mayo' Could Seek Deal With U.S. Authorities To Avoid Death Penalty

Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada could seek a deal with U.S. authorities to avoid the death penalty as a new hearing approaches

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