Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of the infamous drug lord ‘El Chapo’, has pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking, money laundering, and weapons charges in the US. He was arrested in Texas last week in a controversial operation that also saw the capture of Ismael Zambada Garcia, known as ‘El Mayo’, a co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel. Both men face potential death sentences.
Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada, a co-founder of the notorious Sinaloa Cartel, was allegedly kidnapped by Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of former cartel leader Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman, and brought to the United States, where both men are now facing drug charges. Zambada’s lawyer claims the kidnapping occurred near Culiacan, Mexico, and that Zambada was forced onto a plane and taken to the US against his will.
Ismael Zambada Garcia, known as ‘El Mayo,’ and Joaquín Guzmán López, son of the cartel’s other co-founder ‘El Chapo,’ were arrested in El Paso, Texas. The capture is considered a major victory in the fight against illicit fentanyl, with President Biden commending law enforcement officials. However, concerns remain about the potential for a power vacuum and increased ruthlessness within the cartel.
Two top figures of the Sinaloa drug cartel, including the son of jailed kingpin ‘El Chapo’, were apprehended in the US. The arrests, orchestrated through a covert operation, mark a significant blow to the cartel’s operations and leadership. The suspects, Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, face charges related to drug trafficking and violence.
In a major blow to the Sinaloa cartel, US authorities apprehended Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, co-founder of the cartel, and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of El Chapo, in Texas. This arrest could reshape the Mexican criminal landscape and potentially lead to violence as factions vie for power within the cartel.
