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

Updated June 03,2025

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.