Ovidio Guzmán Hearing in Chicago Postponed Again to October

A Chicago court has once again delayed the hearing for Ovidio Guzmán, son of the infamous drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. The hearing, initially set for July 10 and then rescheduled to July 27, is now slated for October 28.

Guzmán, also known as "El Ratón" and a leader within the "Los Chapitos" faction of the Sinaloa Cartel, pleaded guilty in July 2025 to four federal charges. These charges encompass drug trafficking and organized crime offenses. The purpose of the upcoming hearing is to review the prosecution's stance on potentially reducing his sentence, following his plea agreement and cooperation with U.S. justice.

Under the terms of his cooperation agreement, Guzmán has committed to providing complete and truthful information in any investigations and pre-trial preparations. He has also agreed to testify fully in any criminal, civil, or administrative proceedings requested by prosecutors in Illinois, California, and New York, as well as the U.S. Department of Justice's Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section.

In addition to his cooperation, Guzmán has agreed to forfeit $80 million, believed to be proceeds from his illicit activities. This agreement offers the possibility of a reduced sentence, contingent on his sincere and full cooperation. The hearing will also establish the final sentencing date for "El Chapito."