Emma Coronel, wife of “Chapo” Guzmán pleaded guilty to drug trafficking in the United States

09:07 (GMT-5). Judge Rudolph Contreras appears in court and asks if Emma Coronel Aispuro will plead guilty. Defending the woman, Jeff Lichtman nods “yes”.

09:13 Emma Coronel is in the courtroom, where she will be asked a series of questions.

09:17 The defendant claims to understand what the plea agreement consists of and adds that she has completed her university studies.

09:29 Judge Rudolph Contreras asks the woman if she agrees to give up her rights, as there will be no trial or appeal. Emma Coronel says “yes”.

09:38 Prosecutor Anthony Nardozzi briefly sets out Coronel’s case. She says she’s involved in drug dealing, in her husband’s escape plans, Joaquin the Chapo Guzman, and in the management of companies linked to the Sinaloa Cartel

09:41 Nardozzi explains that the US government has evidence of the charges as cooperating witnesses.

09:49 Once the case is exposed, Judge Contreras explains that Emma Coronel would face a maximum sentence of life imprisonment —For drug trafficking offense— and a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison.

09:57 Colonel Aispuro formally accepts his guilty plea.

10:00 a.m. Judge accepts Emma Coronel’s guilty plea and schedules her barely on September 15. He will remain in a prison in Alexandria, Virginia (USA).