
Ovidio Guzmán López and his brother Joaquín Guzmán López, both sons of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, are still currently in plea negotiations with U.S. prosecutors regarding their drug trafficking charges. Whether they will be sentenced to jail depends on the outcome of these negotiations.

Possible Outcomes:
1. If a Plea Deal is Reached:
• They may agree to plead guilty to certain charges in exchange for reduced sentences or other concessions. However, even with a plea deal, they are likely to face prison time, given the severity of the charges.
2. If No Plea Deal is Reached:
• If they go to trial and are found guilty, they could receive lengthy prison sentences, similar to their father, who is serving a life sentence in a U.S. prison.

Their next court appearances are scheduled for February 27, 2025 (Ovidio) and March 19, 2025 (Joaquín). The decisions made in these hearings will determine their fate.
The exact date for the outcome of Ovidio Guzmán López and Joaquín Guzmán López’s cases has not been determined yet. Their next court appearances are scheduled as follows:
• Ovidio Guzmán López: February 27, 2025
• Joaquín Guzmán López: March 19, 2025

What to Expect:
• If a plea deal is finalized during or before these hearings, the court could announce the terms, including possible sentences.
• If no plea deal is reached, the cases will proceed to trial, which could extend the timeline significantly.
The final outcomes depend on the negotiations and the judicial process, which may take several months or longer.
there were significant gunfights between Mexican security forces and cartel members during both of Ovidio Guzmán López’s arrests, especially in 2019 and 2023.
2019 Incident (“Culiacánazo”)
• Date: October 17, 2019
• Details: Ovidio was initially arrested by Mexican security forces in Culiacán, Sinaloa. However, heavily armed cartel members launched an all-out assault across the city, including setting fires, blocking roads, and attacking law enforcement.
• Result: The Mexican government released Ovidio to avoid further bloodshed and civilian casualties, as the cartel’s response caused chaos and widespread violence.
2023 Arrest
• Date: January 5, 2023
• Details: Ovidio was arrested again in Jesús María, a small town near Culiacán. This time, Mexican authorities were prepared for a violent response. Intense gunfights erupted between cartel members and Mexican security forces. Cartel members used military-grade weapons and vehicles to try to prevent his capture.
• Casualties: At least 29 people were killed in the clashes, including 10 military personnel and 19 cartel members. Civilians were also injured in the crossfire.
• Result: Despite the violence, Mexican forces successfully captured Ovidio and later extradited him to the United States in September 2023.
Both incidents highlight the extreme power and influence of the Sinaloa Cartel and the challenges faced by law enforcement in confronting such organized crime groups.
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