Sinaloa Cartel Leaders ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and Joaquín Guzmán López Arrested in Texas

Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada, a long-time leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of infamous cartel leader ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán, were apprehended in Texas by U.S. authorities. Zambada, known for his low profile and expertise in smuggling, had a $15 million bounty on his head. The arrests come amidst a crackdown on the cartel’s fentanyl trafficking operations, with both individuals facing charges related to their leadership in the deadly drug trade.

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