In a surprising turn of events, family members of Sinaloa Cartel leaders, including the ex-wife of infamous crime boss "El Chapo," crossed into the United States, believed to be part of a deal with the Trump administration, according to Mexico's security secretary.
Family of Sinaloa Cartel Leaders Cross Into U.S. Amid Controversial Deal
Family of Sinaloa Cartel Leaders Cross Into U.S. Amid Controversial Deal
Mexican security officials confirm the entry of 17 family members of notorious cartel leaders into the U.S., sparking debate over potential government negotiations with the Trump administration.
A group of 17 relatives of prominent Sinaloa Cartel figures made headlines last week as they reportedly crossed into the United States, with their arrival potentially linked to negotiations with the Trump administration. Mexican security secretary Omar García Harfuch confirmed that family members of Ovidio Guzmán López, one of the sons of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, surrendered to American authorities after flying from Tijuana.
Rumors had been circulating for days, fueled by reports from the local news outlet Pie de Nota, which stated that those who entered included Guzmán's ex-wife. Tension remains high as the Sinaloa Cartel faces internal strife and external pressure, with its leadership increasingly targeted by U.S. law enforcement. President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico remained tight-lipped about the circumstances but directed inquiries to security officials for more details.
García Harfuch characterized the family's decision to leave Mexico as a strategic move related to ongoing legal negotiations involving Guzmán López, who was extradited to the U.S. in 2023. "It is evident that his family is going to the U.S. because of a negotiation or a plea bargain that the Department of Justice is giving him," he stated during an interview. As the situation unfolds, it raises questions about the broader implications for U.S.-Mexico relations and the ongoing battle against organized crime.
