Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has publicly questioned the United States government over a judicial agreement reached with Ovidio Guzmán López, son of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel. The agreement involves Ovidio Guzmán pleading guilty to narcotics trafficking charges in a Chicago court. Sheinbaum criticized the lack of coordination and transparency from the U.S. authorities, emphasizing that Mexico was not informed about the deal despite the case involving extradition. She highlighted the contradiction between the U.S. designation of Mexican organized crime groups, including the Sinaloa cartel, as terrorist organizations and their decision to negotiate with Guzmán, whom she referred to as a member of a terrorist group. The president called for greater cooperation between U.S. authorities and Mexico's Attorney General's Office (FGR) and insisted that Mexico does not defend or protect anyone involved in criminal activities. She also stated that if Guzmán implicates any Mexican officials, the U.S. must provide proof. The Mexican government maintains its stance against negotiating with criminal or terrorist groups and stressed the importance of transparency and respect for bilateral coordination in extradition cases.