In a bizarre turn of events, President Donald Trump allowed Mexicans to cross the United States’ border rather than shoving them away.
Nearly 20 relatives of the infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán were recently permitted entry into the United States. This revelation has caused intense diplomatic tension and worldwide outrage.
Ovidio Guzmán López is a well-known Sinaloa Cartel commander and one of El Chapo’s sons. Reports say that a secret agreement was made between him and the Trump administration. This agreement made the crossing possible.
The gang reportedly included El Chapo’s ex-wife Griselda López Pérez and their kid. They entered the Tijuana border while being watched over by US police.
None of these people involved in the border crossing has an arrest warrant by the Mexican government against them. Yet their involvement with the crime syndicate needs no proof. In light of these, this transfer prompts significant concern of a political overstep.
It is also a cause of concern for immigration enforcement, national security, and the ethics of negotiating with individuals connected to designated foreign terrorist organizations. It is especially questionable when the whole Trump administration ran on the idea of throwing out immigrants because they are criminals.
BREAKING:
This is all over the news in Mexico.
17 members of the Sinola Cartel (El Chapo’s family) supposedly turned themselves in to the FBI in San Diego. pic.twitter.com/5oq9mvHPOp
— Mila Joy (@MilaLovesJoe) May 14, 2025
Donald Trump and his administration have sent several people to El Salvador on the suspicion that they are gang members, yet they have helped set up known criminals to enter the country.
Ovidio Guzmán López is incarcerated in the United States on a number of federal offenses. These include money laundering and drug charges with an emphasis on fentanyl smuggling. It is one of the deadliest drug crises in the United States. His capacity to bargain for his family’s safety and transfer in spite of his imprisonment and connections to a criminal organization highlights the Sinaloa Cartel’s ongoing power.
Analysts are concerned with the movement of cartels and their families. It shows how geopolitical policy can occasionally interact with criminal networks. It also shows how it contradicts regular enforcement narratives.
The situation is more complicated than imagined, as there was no visible legal challenge from Mexican Authorities on the movement of these 17 people. As mentioned, none of these people are wanted by the Mexican government on any criminal charge.
🚨 BREAKING: Mexico’s top security chief just confirmed Trump cut a secret deal to let El Chapo’s family into the U.S.
That’s 17 relatives of cartel leader Ovidio Guzmán, including his ex-wife and daughter ,escorted across the border by U.S. agents.
— Brian Allen (@allenanalysis) May 14, 2025
Mexican Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch stated that their entry seemed to have been the consequence of a backdoor agreement with the US administration. This claim proves that even Mexican authorities are not sure about the discussion between the two governments. It also reveals that it has heightened concerns regarding openness and accountability.
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico claimed that her government does not approve of such operations. She also mentioned that they were not notified of such relocation activity. President Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexico supports international cooperation. However, such unilateral actions undermine mutual trust and national sovereignty.
#MexicoUS🇲🇽🇺🇸Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized the U.S for welcoming 17 member of “El Chapo” Guzmán family, who were allegedly received by FBI agents under the parole scheme.
“They’ve said they don’t negotiate with terrorists”. pic.twitter.com/1GDMhpfEdk
— Voice of Mexico (@VOMexico) May 15, 2025
So far, there has been no response from US authorities or any governmental agency. Even the Department of Justice has neither approved nor disapproved of this action.
New court filing says El Chapo’s son Ovidio Guzman Lopez is now scheduled to change his plea to guilty on July 9 on Chicago.
Court asks for a copy of “the plea agreement” — indicating a deal has been struck in the case. pic.twitter.com/3KpT41PQKO
— Keegan Hamilton (@keegan_hamilton) May 6, 2025
Ovidio Guzmán is scheduled to appear in court again in July. He might enter a different plea in his ongoing federal case. Legal professionals think that his participation might have involved helping his family members move. His testimony might be useful in discussions about punishment or other charges.
This movement yet again showcases Guzmán’s impact on the international drug cartels.
