During the latest hearing, both sides emphasized their focus on securing guilty pleas from the defendants to avoid a trial and noted enthusiasm about progressing toward a settlement.
Prosecutors expressed optimism about reaching an agreement with Ovidio Guzman by February 27, but negotiations around Joaquin Guzman are anticipated to take longer due to more recent developments.
A significant point of contention is whether Ovidio Guzman's plea deal in Illinois will extend to cover drug trafficking charges he faces in New York as well.
Authorities have given a six-week timeframe, anticipating a decision from Ovidio Guzman on whether to cooperate with U.S. authorities, despite ongoing negotiations presenting challenging complications.
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