Another son of 'El Chapo' pleads guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges
A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" pleaded guilty Monday to U.S. drug trafficking charges, months after his brother entered a plea deal.
www.cbc.caI don’t currently have live access to the latest news feeds, but I can share what has been reported recently about Joaquín Eufrasio Guzmán, known as Joaquín Guzmán López (El Chapo’s son), based on reputable outlets up to the last updates available.
- Recent development: Reports from December 2025 indicate that Joaquín Guzmán López pleaded guilty in the United States to drug trafficking-related charges, including involvement in an operation tied to the Sinaloa cartel, under a plea agreement that could affect potential sentencing. This development followed his co-defendant’s (Ismael Zambada García’s associate) plea entries and broader U.S. federal proceedings related to the cartel.[1][3][4][6]
- Context: The cases involve charges of drug trafficking and continuing criminal enterprise, with allegations that Guzmán López facilitated large-scale narcotics shipments into the U.S. and coordinated cross-border cartel activities. The proceedings occurred in U.S. courts and included discussions about potential cooperation with authorities in exchange for sentence considerations.[3][4][1]
- Related background: El Chapo’s family members have faced federal charges in the United States in connection with the Sinaloa cartel, and his network’s activity has been linked to violence and criminal enterprise in northern Mexico, alongside investigations into the cartel’s leadership changes and arrests.[4][6][1][3]
If you’d like, I can pull a few up-to-date summaries from specific outlets (e.g., The New York Times, CNN, CBC) and provide a concise timeline with the latest verified dates and key charges. I can also add a short explainer on what a plea deal typically entails in federal drug-trafficking cases and how it might affect sentencing.