By Natalia Rueda 
Several anonymous Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) sources have reportedly confirmed that Ovidio Guzman Lopez, the son of notorious Mexican drug trafficker Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, has entered the US Witness Protection Program. This unexpected turn of events substantially alters the existing dynamics within the Mexican cartel world.
Ovidio Guzmán remains in prison
Amid rumors circulating about the release of Ovidio Guzman, US Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar has officially denied any such claim, stating that Guzman and his brother Joaquin Guzman Lopez, both commonly known as “Los Chapitos,” will remain in prison.
Controversy surrounding Guzmán’s admission
The information surrounding Guzmán’s entry into the witness protection program is shrouded in mystery and controversy, with many speculating about the implications for Mexico and the United States. Some skeptical opinions have characterized Guzman’s entry into the witness protection program as a ploy or disinformation and have demanded further explanation and clarification.
Impact on Cartel Operations and Suspicions about Kidnapping Links
Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office recently linked Guzman to another prominent figure in Mexican drug trafficking, “El Mayo” Zambada. Their theory suggests that Ovidio Guzman’s release could be linked to the arrest of drug lord Zambada and Ovidio’s brother, Joaquin Guzman.