Mexican president Sheinbaum says will file a defamation lawsuit against the lawyer of El Chapo's son Ovidio

Mexican president Sheinbaum says will file a defamation lawsuit against the lawyer of El Chapo's son Ovidio

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced her intention to file a defamation lawsuit against the lawyer of Ovidio Guzman Lopez, the son of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. The announcement comes amidst a series of legal developments involving the Guzman family and their involvement in the Sinaloa cartel.

Ovidio Guzman Lopez recently pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in the United States, marking the first time one of El Chapo's sons has entered a plea deal with federal prosecutors [1]. The plea agreement was part of a broader effort by the U.S. government to dismantle the Sinaloa cartel, which has been responsible for a significant amount of drug trafficking into the United States.

President Sheinbaum criticized the U.S. government's handling of the cartel, highlighting the disparity between declaring the cartel a foreign terrorist organization and striking plea deals with its leaders [2]. Sheinbaum's lawsuit against the lawyer of Ovidio Guzman Lopez is seen as a response to what she perceives as defamatory statements made during the legal proceedings.

The legal actions against Ovidio Guzman Lopez and his brother Joaquin, who is also facing charges, have had significant implications for the Sinaloa cartel. The arrests and convictions have led to a power vacuum within the cartel, resulting in increased violence and infighting among rival factions [1].

The lawsuit by President Sheinbaum is likely to add further complexity to the ongoing legal battles involving the Guzman family and the Sinaloa cartel. The case is expected to draw international attention and may have broader implications for the U.S.-Mexico relationship and efforts to combat drug trafficking.

References:
[1] https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/el-chapo-son-chicago-ovidio-guzman-lopez/
[2] https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/11/us/el-chapo-son-pleads-guilty-drug-trafficking