Schumer Blasts U.S.Entry ​of⁢ El Chapo’s Relatives as “Disgrace”

Updated June 03,2025
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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has strongly criticized the Trump management’s‍ decision to allow 17 relatives⁣ of⁤ Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán,the infamous⁤ Mexican drug kingpin,into the united States. Schumer described ‌the ⁤move as a “total disgrace,”‍ questioning ​the administration’s commitment to border security and ⁢its stance⁤ on drug trafficking.

Schumer highlighted the apparent ‌contradiction between ​the administration’s ⁢tough⁤ rhetoric​ on border security and this action. He suggested a deal might have been struck with‍ drug cartels, allowing them entry into the⁣ country. The relatives, linked ​to the Sinaloa ⁤cartel, reportedly crossed ​from Tijuana into San diego. The Sinaloa cartel is one of six‍ Mexican criminal syndicates designated as foreign ​terrorist organizations by the⁣ U.S. government.

The transfer is⁢ believed to ⁢be ⁤connected to a plea agreement involving ⁣Ovidio Guzman López, ⁣one of El Chapo’s sons, who‍ faces federal drug smuggling charges in Chicago. Schumer contrasted this with the deportation⁢ of U.S. citizens, questioning the ⁣rationale behind granting parole to ‌the family of drug traffickers.

Mexican ⁢officials, ​including security chief‌ Omar García Harfuch and President Claudia Sheinbaum, have ‍expressed⁣ their ‍displeasure, stating they were⁤ not informed in advance about the operation. El ​Chapo is ‍currently serving ⁤a life sentence in a Colorado supermax prison following his 2019 conviction on‌ narcotics trafficking and other charges.

Reports indicate that⁢ El ‍Chapo’s ex-wife, daughter, ‌son-in-law, grandson, and several nephews ‍and nieces were among those⁢ who ⁤entered the U.S. via ‌the San Ysidro crossing.⁣ They were reportedly met ⁤by U.S. agents on the​ San Diego side. ⁢The‍ Justice Department has so far declined to comment on the matter.

“Donald Trump and Republicans love to talk tough about how ‍they’re tough on border security,”⁣ Schumer said. “So, you can imagine our surprise to read that President ⁤Trump is making deals⁤ with drug cartels …​ to come into our ⁣country.”

The current whereabouts of the 17⁢ relatives remain​ undisclosed, raising⁤ questions​ about⁤ whether they are⁤ in protective custody or receiving other‍ forms of government assistance. Security experts in Mexico suggest that El Chapo’s ⁣relatives could ​be‍ in danger due to ongoing conflicts among‌ rival factions within the Sinaloa cartel, further complicating ‌the‌ situation surrounding this controversial transfer and raising concerns about drug smuggling and border​ security.

What’s next

The Justice Department may release further ‍information after‌ internal review. the situation could escalate​ tensions between⁢ the U.S. ‍and ‌Mexico regarding drug enforcement and‍ border policies.