Mexico's Foreign Relations Department ruled Friday that the extradition of convicted drug lord Joaquin (El Chapo) Guzman to the United States can go forward. In all, Guzman faces charges from seven U.S. federal prosecutors including in Chicago, New York, Miami and San Diego. Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Recaptured2:36"As long as they have access to their criminal infrastructure, they can intimidate or they can bribe, " Vigil said, "and I'm sure that right now, Chapo Guzman is going to be scrambling, trying to intimidate government officials, because he will fight it to the bitter end." Rodriguez told a Mexican television station any extradition would take "at least one to three years." "He knows and is conscious that the real battle against extradition is going to be waged through the constitutional appeals process," Rodriguez said.

Source: CBC News May 20, 2016 18:57 UTC