Ovidio Guzmán Extradited: From Culiacán to US Custody
The Rise and Fall of El Ratón
Ovidio Guzmán López, also known as "El Ratón," is a former high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel. Born on March 29, 1990, in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico, Guzmán is the son of notorious drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.
2019 Culiacán Shootout
In 2019, Guzmán was briefly detained by Mexican authorities but was released amid intense cartel violence in Culiacán. This incident raised questions about the Mexican government's ability to combat drug trafficking and its relationship with powerful cartels.
Extradition and US Charges
On Friday, February 17, 2023, Guzmán was extradited to the United States from Mexico. He faces charges related to drug trafficking and is expected to appear in federal court in Brooklyn, New York.
Ongoing Violence
Similar to the 2019 Culiacán incident, Guzmán's extradition has sparked violent reactions from cartel members. Armed groups have set up roadblocks and attacked security forces in several Mexican states.
US Prison Release
According to the US Bureau of Prisons, Guzmán was released hours prior to the arrests of several alleged cartel members. The circumstances surrounding his release remain unclear, and investigations are ongoing.
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