Mexico's security secretary announced that family members of the notorious Sinaloa Cartel crossed into the U.S. last week, suggesting they may have negotiated a deal with the Trump administration. This move raises questions regarding law enforcement and cartel negotiations.
Sinaloa Cartel Family Members Cross Border Amid Controversial Deal
Sinaloa Cartel Family Members Cross Border Amid Controversial Deal
Seventeen relatives of Sinaloa Cartel leaders, including the ex-wife of El Chapo, have crossed into the U.S., possibly as part of a plea bargain with U.S. authorities.
In a surprising turn of events, a group of 17 family members of leaders from the Sinaloa Cartel has crossed into the United States, potentially linked to a negotiation involving the Trump administration. This disclosure was confirmed by Mexico's secretary of security during a press briefing, prompting widespread speculation about the implications of such a significant move.
Among the individuals who made the crossing are relatives of Ovidio Guzmán López, the son of infamous cartel figure Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán Loera. The family allegedly traveled from the cartel's stronghold in Mexico, arriving in Tijuana before entering the U.S. Reports suggest they have surrendered to American federal authorities, signaling a shift in the dynamic between the cartel and law enforcement.
Sources indicate that this development might be a pivotal moment in ongoing negotiations or plea bargains facilitated by the U.S. Department of Justice. Mexican security chief Omar García Harfuch has stated that the circumstances surrounding the family's entry appear to be linked to an arrangement with U.S. prosecutors.
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico remained non-committal when questioned about the reports, stating she had no further information beyond the existing coverage. However, the confirmation from García Harfuch lends credence to the speculation that the cartel's internal struggles have reached a new level, with family members seeking security or advantageous terms from U.S. officials.
The Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most powerful criminal organizations in the world, has been embroiled in fierce conflicts, leading to divisions among its ranks. With several leaders currently facing extradition and prosecution in the U.S., the crossing of these family members highlights the ongoing complexities in addressing cartel-related crime and the negotiations that may transpire behind closed doors.
