Mexican drug lords

The recent arrest of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, marks a significant blow to the drug trafficking organization. Captured in El Paso, Texas, Zambada was reportedly deceived into boarding a plane under the pretense of inspecting properties for clandestine operations. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that both men face multiple charges related to fentanyl trafficking, reflecting the U.S. government's ongoing fight against the drug epidemic. The operation involved secret negotiations with Guzmán López, indicating a potential alliance shift within the cartel. Zambada, who had evaded capture for 35 years, now faces serious legal challenges as he has pleaded not guilty. The arrests highlight the complex dynamics of drug cartels and the increasing effectiveness of U.S. law enforcement in dismantling these networks.