I n a dramatic twist, Joaquín Guzmán Lopez, son of notorious drug lord El Chapo, betrayed Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada. Luring Zambada onto a plane under the guise of inspecting drug airfields, Lopez's move led to both men's arrests upon landing in El Paso, Texas. This operation, coordinated by Homeland Security Investigations and the FBI, stems from Lopez's grudge against Zambada, whom he blames for his father's capture.
Zambada, who lived a low-profile life compared to El Chapo, had reportedly been in secret talks with U.S. law enforcement for years but never surrendered until now. Both men face federal charges in the U.S., with Lopez heading to court in Chicago and Zambada in New York.
Attorney-General Merrick Garland highlighted the Sinaloa Cartel's violent legacy and reiterated the Justice Department's commitment to dismantling the organization. The cartel, notorious for its vast drug and human trafficking operations, continues to be a significant target for U.S. law enforcement efforts.
The recent arrests could spark further instability within the cartel, especially given the existing tensions between El Mayo and Los Chapitos, El Chapo's heirs. The fallout from this betrayal and the subsequent power vacuum may have far-reaching implications for Mexico and beyond.
Garland emphasized the devastating impact of fentanyl, the cartel's primary export, on American communities, vowing relentless pursuit of those responsible.
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