Son of ‘El Chapo’ Admits to Kidnapping Rival for U.S. Prosecution
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Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of imprisoned drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, has pleaded guilty to kidnapping. His target was his father’s former cartel partner, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada García.
Guzmán López admitted he arranged the abduction of Zambada García. The once-untouchable kingpin was then forcibly flown to the United States.
The guilty plea is part of a broader agreement with U.S. prosecutors. Guzmán López also admitted to a wide range of other crimes related to drug trafficking and violence.
The case highlights ongoing turmoil within the Sinaloa Cartel. This follows the arrest and U.S. imprisonment of its former leader, "El Chapo."