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news El Financiero 2026-06-28

Sinaloa Cartel Heir Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Charges in U.S.

Juan Carlos Félix, known as 'El Chavo Félix' and son-in-law of former Sinaloa Cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada, pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court to drug trafficking and money laundering charges. He admitted to operating methamphetamine labs for the cartel and distributing large quantities of drugs into the United States.

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