Joaquín Guzmán López hearing rescheduled in Illinois

El Chapo's son pleaded guilty and his next hearing changed its date.

Changes in the judicial process

A court in Illinois rescheduled the hearing of Joaquín Guzmán López, son of the historic leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. The new date was set for August 31, canceling the one scheduled for June 1.

Guzmán López has already pleaded guilty to two charges related to drug trafficking and organized crime. According to court records, he chose to voluntarily surrender to US authorities, taking Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada with him, with the aim of negotiating a more lenient plea deal.

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His brother, Ovidio Guzmán, previously extradited by the Mexican government, also pleaded guilty under a scheme that includes active cooperation with the United States government.

For its part, the US State Department maintains a reward of 10 million dollars for information that leads to the capture of other leaders of the faction: Iván Archivaldo and Jesús Alfredo Guzmán Salazar.

Older adults: more than 1.2 million already have a health credential

Sheinbaum reports that more than 1.2 million older adults have registered for the Universal Health Service.

Advance in credentialing for the new health system

President Claudia Sheinbaum reported that the credentialing process for the Universal Health Service is advancing. More than 1.2 million older adults have already registered.

The program is scheduled to begin in January of next year. “It starts next year. There are more than one million 200 thousand older adults who have registered,” said the president during her morning conference.

Sheinbaum explained that the objective is that those who register can receive care at any IMSS, ISSSTE and IMSS Bienestar health center. Regardless of your current entitlement.

“Remember that we started with adults and older adults in the credentialing of the Universal Health Service and it is moving forward. In January this possibility of being able to share services in the three main health institutes would begin,” he said from the National Palace.

The federal government seeks to guarantee universal access to medical services. The first phase focuses on the population aged 65 and over. Authorities hope to expand coverage gradually.

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Accident in Los Cabos leaves three dead and 17 injured

Authorities are investigating the causes of the collision between a bus and a private vehicle.

Accident on the Los Cabos highway

Three people lost their lives and 17 were injured after a crash between a bus transporting hotel employees and a private car on the transpeninsular highway. The incident occurred around 10:00 p.m. in the vicinity of Santa Anita, in San José del Cabo.

Emergency corporations from the three levels of government went to the scene. San José del Cabo firefighters found the bus overturned and a white vehicle with severe damage.

The injured were transferred to different hospitals in San José del Cabo. Of them, two are reported in serious condition (code red), and the rest are receiving treatment for various injuries. This was reported by Alberto Rentería Santana, general secretary of the City Council.

The stretch of road remained closed for several hours; The rescue efforts lasted until midnight. Municipal Civil Protection, Public Security, Mexican Red Cross, Firefighters and Navy participated.

So far, authorities have not determined the causes of the accident. The investigation was carried out by the Public Ministry, which carried out expert reports to clarify the facts and determine responsibilities.

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Sonora: the suspect in the murder of a priest is found dead

The alleged perpetrator of the murder of an 82-year-old priest in Guaymas is found dead.

The Attorney General’s Office of Sonora (FGJE) reported that the alleged perpetrator of the murder of the priest Mario “N” was located, which occurred in a home in the Los Arcos section, in San Carlos, Nuevo Guaymas.

On July 4, Julio César “N”, 39 years old, identified as the aggressor of the adult over 82 years old, was found dead. Their identity was confirmed by fingerprints.

According to investigations, both knew each other. Julio César had carried out masonry work in the house, which allowed the victim to give him access. That day they lived together before the attack and the theft of belongings occurred.

Julio César “N” was found dead in the area known as La Cuadrita de San José. He had injuries from a knife and firearm projectiles. A bicycle was also located at the scene that, according to a witness, was stolen from the priest’s home on the day of the events.

The Sonora Prosecutor’s Office keeps the investigation file open to clarify the circumstances of the death of the probable perpetrator and exhaust all lines of investigation.

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