U.S. authorities have arrested Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of notorious drug lord "El Chapo," in Texas. The arrests occurred after Guzmán López allegedly tricked Zambada into boarding a plane under the pretense of inspecting real estate, with federal agents waiting for their arrival. Zambada's lawyer claims he was forcibly kidnapped, asserting that he was ambushed and taken against his will, contradicting reports that he willingly surrendered. Both men face serious charges related to drug trafficking and are expected to receive lengthy prison sentences if convicted. This operation underscores the ongoing battle against drug trafficking networks operating between Mexico and the U.S., with no Mexican authorities involved in the arrests. The capture of these high-profile figures represents a significant victory in the fight against the opioid crisis fueled by the Sinaloa cartel's fentanyl production.