El Chapo's son arrested

U.S. authorities have arrested Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and Joaquín Guzmán López, son of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, in El Paso, Texas, marking a significant blow to the Sinaloa Cartel. Both men face serious charges related to the trafficking of fentanyl, a substance linked to a surge in deaths among Americans aged 18-45. The arrests followed a strategic sting operation where Guzmán López allegedly lured Zambada to the U.S. under false pretenses. Attorney General Merrick Garland stated that the Justice Department is committed to holding accountable all involved in the fentanyl crisis. Zambada, a long-time cartel leader, had evaded capture for decades and was previously the target of a $15 million bounty. The outcome of these arrests could lead to increased instability within the cartel, which has been a major player in global drug trafficking operations.