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Sentencing Hearing for ‘El Güero’ Guzmán López Postponed to March 2027

A courtroom scale and gavel representing the postponed sentencing hearing of Joaquín El Güero Guzmán López

New York — U.S. authorities have postponed the sentencing preparation hearing for Joaquín “El Güero” Guzmán López, son of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, to March 1, 2027, according to Heraldo USA.

The hearing, originally set for August 31, 2026, was moved back seven months and is now scheduled for 11 a.m. on March 1, 2027.

The proceeding is a key step in determining the sentence Guzmán López will face after he pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit drug trafficking and organized crime.

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By Javier Mendez

Javier Mendez covers public safety, law enforcement, and legal affairs in Quintana Roo. He monitors official reports from the FGE (State Prosecutor's Office), the Mexican Navy, and municipal police to deliver accurate English summaries of crime, trafficking cases, arrests, and court rulings affecting the Riviera Maya region.Javier has been covering crime and public safety news since 2023, reporting on cases ranging from felony arrests and human trafficking investigations to court proceedings and organized crime-related incidents across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal. His reporting provides English-speaking residents and travelers with reliable, timely information about safety conditions in Quintana Roo's major tourist destinations.Javier works closely with official government sources and press offices to verify facts before publication, and maintains an archive of law enforcement communications to provide context for ongoing stories. He is dedicated to accurate, factual reporting on complex safety issues that affect both residents and visitors to the region.For story tips: javier@rivieramayanews.mx