Coverage dated July 8, 2025 to July 10, 2025

Son of ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in drug trafficking case in Chicago

Headline from NBC Chicago, on the newest of 2 developments

A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo” pleaded guilty Friday to U.S. drug trafficking charges.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Jul 9, 2025
Son of ‘El Chapo’ expected to plead guilty in drug trafficking case in rescheduled hearing
Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·
Jul 11, 2025Newest
Son of ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in drug trafficking case in Chicago
Headline from NBC Chicago ·

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31 articles, oldest first.

WTOP Washington DC
Son of ‘El Chapo’ expected to plead guilty this week to drug trafficking charges in Chicago (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Jul 8, 2025
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
CHICAGO (AP) — A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo” is expected to plead guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges at a hearing this week.
NBC News
Son of 'El Chapo' expected to plead guilty to drug trafficking charges in Chicago (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 8, 2025
NBC News's feed description
CHICAGO — A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo” is expected to plead guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges at a Wednesday hearing.
Fox32 Chicago
El Chapo's son expected to plead guilty this week to drug trafficking charges in Chicago (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Jul 8, 2025
Fox32 Chicago's feed description
A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" is expected to plead guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges at a hearing this week. He would be the first of El Chapo's sons facing similar charges in the U.S. to enter a plea deal.
NBC Chicago
Son of ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in drug trafficking case in Chicago (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Jul 10, 2025
NBC Chicago's feed description
A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo” pleaded guilty Friday to U.S. drug trafficking charges.
ABC 7 Chicago
'El Chapo' son Ovidio Guzmán López expected to plead guilty in Chicago court Friday (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Jul 10, 2025
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
Ovidio Guzmán López, son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is expected to plead guilty in federal court in Chicago Friday.
Fox32 Chicago
El Chapo's son pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges in Chicago (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Jul 10, 2025
Fox32 Chicago's feed description
Ovidio Guzman Lopez, son of convicted drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo" Guzman, pleaded guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges Friday in Chicago.
Foxla
Son of 'El Chapo,' Ovidio Guzman Lopez, pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case (opens Foxla)
Published Jul 10, 2025
Foxla's feed description
Federal prosecutors allege that Ovidio and his brother, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, who became known locally as Los Chapitos, led a powerful faction of the notorious Mexican Sinaloa cartel.
ABC 13 Houston
Son of 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case (opens ABC 13 Houston)
Published Jul 10, 2025
ABC 13 Houston's feed description
A son of Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" pleaded guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges. He is the first of El Chapo's sons to enter a plea deal.
The Guardian
Son of El Chapo pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 10, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Prosecutors allege Ovidio Guzmán López and his brother, Joaquin Guzmán López, ran a faction of the Sinaloa cartel
The Hill
‘El Chapo’ son pleads guilty to drug trafficking in US (opens The Hill)
Published Jul 10, 2025
The Hill's feed description
Ovidio Guzman Lopez, son of El Chapo, pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking charges. Faces life in prison and $80 million forfeiture.
CBS News
"El Chapo" son Ovidio Guzman Lopez pleads guilty in drug trafficking case at Chicago hearing - CBS Chicago (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 10, 2025
CBS News's feed description
A son of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman pled guilty in a U.S. drug trafficking case at a hearing in Chicago Friday.
WFMZ Allentown
Son of ‘El Chapo’ expected to plead guilty in drug trafficking case in rescheduled hearing (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Jul 10, 2025
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
CHICAGO (AP) — A son of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is expected to plead guilty in a sweeping U.S. drug trafficking case at a court hearing
UPI
El Chapo’s son pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking charges (opens UPI)
Published Jul 10, 2025
UPI's feed description
Ovidio Guzman Lopez pleaded guilty to charges related to drug trafficking as a Sinaloa cartel leader in the U.S. District Court for Northern Illinois' Dirksen courthouse in Chicago on Friday.
Latin Times
El Chapo's Son Ovidio Guzmán Pleads Guilty in Chicago, Becomes U.S. Government Witness (opens Latin Times)
Published Jul 10, 2025
Latin Times's feed description
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
Los Angeles Times
Son of ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in U.S. drug trafficking case (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jul 10, 2025
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Prosecutors allege Ovidio Guzman Lopez and his brother, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, ran a faction of the Sinaloa cartel.
New York Post
Son of drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in US drug case, aims to avoid life sentencing (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 10, 2025
New York Post's feed description
A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo” pleaded guilty Friday to U.S. drug trafficking charges, becoming the first of the drug lord’s sons to enter a plea deal.
Digital Journal
Son of Mexico's 'El Chapo' set to plead guilty in US drugs case (opens Digital Journal)
Published Jul 10, 2025
Digital Journal's feed description
A son of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is expected to plead guilty to narcotics charges in a Chicago court Friday as part of a deal in
Seattle Times
Son of ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in US drug case, promising cooperation for lighter sentence (opens Seattle Times)
Published Jul 10, 2025
Seattle Times's feed description
The son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo” has pleaded guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges.
CBS News
"El Chapo" son Ovidio Guzman Lopez pleads guilty in drug trafficking case at Chicago hearing (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 10, 2025
CBS News's feed description
A son of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman pled guilty in a U.S. drug trafficking case at a hearing in Chicago Friday.
CNN
Son of Mexican drug cartel leader ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case (opens CNN)
Published Jul 10, 2025
CNN's feed description
A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo” pleaded guilty Friday to US drug trafficking charges. He is the first of El Chapo’s sons to enter a plea deal.
Al Jazeera
Son of drug lord ‘El Chapo’ set for guilty plea in US trafficking case (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jul 10, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
Ovidio Guzman Lopez plans to change his not guilty plea during a hearing after arrest in 2023.

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