Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of notorious drug lord El Chapo, has pleaded guilty in a major U.S. drug trafficking case. His plea agreement reveals involvement in the kidnapping of a rival cartel leader and cuts a deal with prosecutors that could spare him from a life sentence. The case highlights his role in a multibillion-dollar drug operation connected to the infamous Sinaloa cartel. This plea marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battle linked to his family’s criminal activities.