Ovidio “El Raton” Guzman Lopez, son of Sinaloa kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, is expected to plead guilty to drug conspiracy charges in the U.S. following a plea agreement with federal prosecutors.
Key Points
Ovidio Guzman Lopez to change plea from not guilty to guilty
History of criminal activities by the Guzman family
Turf war between factions of the Sinaloa Cartel
Pros
Potential dismantling of criminal activities linked to the Sinaloa Cartel
Cons
Escalation of violence and criminal activities by the Guzman family