Joaquín Guzmán López Charged with Kidnapping
Joaquín Guzmán López Charged with Kidnapping
Joaquín Guzmán López Charged with Kidnapping
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Mexican authorities are charging Joaquín Guzmán López, son of notorious drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, for kidnapping rival drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and attempting to turn him over to U.S. authorities. This unusual case has surfaced following their detention after landing in the U.S. in July. The charges include kidnapping and treason under Mexican law, which applies to individuals who abduct someone in Mexico to hand them over to foreign authorities. This legal action is reminiscent of a historical case involving the abduction of a doctor linked to the assassination of DEA agent Kiki Camarena. Notably, the indictment does not reference Guzmán López’s affiliation with the 'little Chapos' faction of the Sinaloa cartel, which is responsible for significant fentanyl trafficking. The developments highlight ongoing tensions within the cartel and the complexities of drug-related law enforcement in Mexico.

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