Ovidio Guzmán, one of the four sons of notorious drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán, is preparing to change his plea in a federal drug trafficking case, according to court records. The move comes amid ongoing legal proceedings related to his alleged involvement in drug conspiracy activities.
Guzmán was previously presumed to be fighting charges linked to drug trafficking operations associated with the Sinaloa Cartel, which his father led. The case has garnered significant attention due to Guzmán’s familial connection to one of Mexico’s most infamous drug lords, as well as the implications for organized crime enforcement efforts.
The court documents indicate that Guzmán plans to switch from a not guilty plea to one of guilty or to negotiate a plea agreement. No formal sentencing date has yet been announced, and legal representatives have not issued detailed comments on the upcoming change. The case continues to evolve as authorities scrutinize the network surrounding Guzmán and its role in regional drug trafficking.