Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada
Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada is a Mexican drug trafficker and alleged co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most powerful criminal organizations in Mexico.
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Jul 9, 2026
Lean Left
The capture of the Sinaloa Cartel leader remains controvesial, with Sheinbaum claiming the US broke protocol in the operation.
PRD argues that the Mexica government should have been fully involved in the capture, and Sheinbaum's criticism is an attempt to shift blame from her own security strategy.
Jul 9, 2026
Far Left
His capture by US authorities is at the center of the dispute between Mexico and the US over possible agency intervention.
The case has become a symbol of Mexico's demand for transparency and respect for sovereignty.
Jul 8, 2026
Lean Left
Captured cartel boss whose apprehension is now clouded by accusations of U.S. double-dealing involving Guzmán López.
PRD focuses on the lack of clear legal process and the risk that his capture may legitimize extrajudicial agreements.
Jul 7, 2026
Lean Left
Sheinbaum announced that her government will soon present a report on the 2024 capture of the Sinaloa Cartel leader.
PRD demands clarity on the circumstances of Zambada's arrest and warns against using the capture for political gain without addressing cartel violence comprehensively.
Jun 23, 2026
Far Left
Zambada's potential cooperation with U.S. authorities is the subject of Salazar's book, but Sheinbaum downplayed its impact.
Viewed by Morena as a tool for U.S. narratives against Mexico; his possible statements are not seen as threatening to the current administration.