Ovidio Guzmán Seen Weak and in Mental Care After Arrest and Plea Deal: Report

Ovidio Guzman Lopez, son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, and head of the Sinaloa Cartel A faction referred to as "Los Chapitos" appeared very thin during his court appearance for the plea agreement, as reported by journalists present in the room.

Infobae noted He was dressed in an orange prison uniform, appearing very frail and staring at the ground. It also noted that Guzman personally stated during the court session that he suffers from clinical depression and is receiving mental health care.

Nevertheless, it appears that the situation is not novel. His attorneys in Mexico He had previously mentioned in early 2023, during his arrest in his native country, that he experienced serious gastritis and underwent two gastric operations, requesting a specific meal plan at the prison called El Altiplano. They further stated that he also dealt with anxiety and depression.

Guzman pleaded pleaded convicted of four counts as part of a significant deal with U.S. officials last Friday. The charges include drug smuggling, financial fraud, and weapons-related offenses stemming from his position as head of the "Chapitos" organization.

Ovidio thus became The first son of cartel leader "El Chapo" to plead guilty in a U.S. court. Bound by chains, he confessed to leading the "Chapitos" group within the drug organization, which authorities claim has saturated American streets with massive amounts of fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and cannabis.

The guilty plea addresses the four charges in Chicago and several additional accusations, including an independent indictment in New York, where he previously opted for a consolidated hearing.

In exchange for a plea bargain with federal authorities, Guzmán has committed to providing substantial assistance and might get a much shorter prison term. According to reports, this arrangement could prevent him from receiving an almost certain lifetime imprisonment, depending on how helpful he proves to be.

According to ABC Chicago, He has additionally committed to paying $80 million within the agreement. His court appearance has been postponed until he completes his cooperative duties.

Legal professionals believe his inside information might play a crucial role in breaking apart drug trafficking groups, possibly linking other smugglers and corrupt government figures or "political patrons" who supported cartel operations. The U.S. Department of Justice views this as an important setback for the leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel, particularly against the backdrop of weakening internal control after incidents such as the arrest of... Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada .

Ovidio is said to have arranged for the safety of multiple relatives, 17 of whom entered the United States early this year. One of those who crossed into U.S. land via the San Ysidro checkpoint was Griselda López, Ovidio's mother and ex-wife of El Chapo.