Recent reports indicate that *Griselda Guadalupe López Pérez, the mother of **Ovidio Guzmán, along with *16 other relatives of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, allegedly crossed into the United States on *May 9, 2025, through the *San Ysidro port of entry between *Tijuana and San Diego. This event has raised questions about whether their crossing was part of a *negotiated surrender with *U.S. authorities, particularly the *FBI, in exchange for protection and cooperation.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the Mexican government has not received official information from the United States regarding the alleged crossing. The Mexican Attorney General’s Office has requested clarification from U.S. authorities, as the situation remains uncertain.
The surrender follows the confirmation that *Ovidio Guzmán, a key figure in the **Sinaloa Cartel, will *plead guilty to drug trafficking charges in an upcoming hearing scheduled for *June 6, 2025. His decision to change his plea is reportedly part of a *cooperation agreement with U.S. authorities.
Exclusive reports from journalist Luis Chaparro suggest that the group crossed on foot, carrying luggage, and that their entry into the United States was documented through photographs and video footage. However, the U.S. Marshals Service has not provided details on the reasons behind their crossing or whether it was part of an official protection agreement.
This development could have significant implications for the ongoing investigations into the *Sinaloa Cartel, particularly the faction known as **Los Chapitos, which *El Chapo’s children control. The situation remains fluid, with further updates expected as authorities clarify the details of this alleged surrender.
Who is Griselda Lopez, El Chapo Guzman’s Ex-Wife, Who Turned Herself into US Custody with Her Family?
Griselda López Pérez, now under U.S. custody, was deeply connected to organized crime in Mexico. She is best known as the wife of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, the infamous leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, and the mother of several of his children, including some of the so-called “Chapitos” who now face U.S. indictments.
While she had kept a lower profile than her Colombian namesake, Griselda López has long been on the radar of law enforcement. Her connections to the Sinaloa Cartel place her at the heart of one of the most powerful and violent criminal organizations in the world.
López Pérez voluntarily surrendered to U.S. authorities on May 9, 2025, at the San Ysidro border crossing between Tijuana and San Diego.
Source: OEM
