In a surprising turn of events, Mexico is contemplating treason charges against individuals involved in the arrest of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, Mexico’s most-wanted drug lord. Zambada was apprehended in the United States after being abducted by Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of imprisoned cartel leader Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán.
The Mexican Attorney General’s Office has initiated a criminal investigation into the matter, citing potential crimes such as illegal flight, kidnapping, and treason. This response stems from a provision in Mexico's penal code that penalizes those who illegally hand over individuals to foreign authorities.
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has expressed skepticism towards U.S. involvement in apprehending drug cartel leaders, questioning the efficacy of such actions. He has also raised concerns about a possible U.S. agenda to tarnish his party’s reputation by linking them to drug lords.
Zambada, in a letter released by his lawyer, claimed he was ambushed and forcibly taken to the U.S. under false pretenses of meeting a local politician. This incident has raised suspicions of collusion between drug traffickers and politicians in the Sinaloa region.
Despite Governor Rubén Rocha Moya’s denial of any involvement with the criminals, the Attorney General's Office is investigating the matter further. Zambada and Guzmán López are currently facing drug trafficking charges in the U.S. after their unexpected arrest.
Zambada, known as the strategist of the Sinaloa cartel, has been engaged in internal conflicts within the organization. His capture has shed light on the complex dynamics of Mexico’s drug cartels and their interactions with political figures.
As the investigation unfolds, the implications of this high-profile arrest continue to reverberate across Mexico and the United States, underscoring the intricate web of relationships between law enforcement, drug traffickers, and political entities.
