“El Cuini” seeks agreement with US prosecutors and postpones hearing in Washington

Abigael González Valencia, known as El Cuini, alleged drug trafficker and brother-in-law of Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho, is in negotiations with the United States Prosecutor’s Office to define a possible resolution on the charges he faces in that country.

The information comes from an official document presented by their defense before a US court, in which they request to postpone the hearing scheduled for March 12, 2026, proposing to reschedule it for May 8, 2026.

HEARING POSTPONEMENT

The writing states:

“Defendant Abigael González Valencia respectfully requests this Court to postpone the status hearing in this case, currently scheduled for March 12, 2026, for approximately sixty (60) days, until approximately May 8, 2026.”

The request seeks to give the defense time to review the vast amount of evidence and materials turned over by the US government, including interceptions, investigative reports and other documents accumulated over more than a year.

NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE

The document emphasizes that El Cuini’s defense has maintained constant communication with the Prosecutor’s Office, and that both parties are exploring a possible resolution of the case, which could involve agreements or negotiation before the formal hearing takes place.

If an agreement is reached, it could accelerate the judicial resolution, avoiding a prolonged trial in Washington DC, where charges related to alleged participation in criminal activities linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) are being reviewed.

BACKGROUND OF THE CASE

Abigael González Valencia is identified as one of the former leaders of the CJNG and maintains direct family ties with Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, main leader of the criminal organization.

His trial in the United States focuses on accusations of drug trafficking and crimes associated with international criminal operations, which has required an exhaustive analysis of evidence by his defense.