El Mayo Zambada Arrested in El Paso

Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, a top leader and co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, was arrested in El Paso, Texas, alongside Joaquín Guzmán López, son of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, after being lured onto a plane by López under false pretenses. Zambada, who believed he was traveling to inspect real estate in Mexico, was instead flown into the U.S. where he was immediately taken into custody. López reportedly cut a deal with U.S. authorities, facilitating the capture of Zambada, who has pleaded not guilty to multiple drug trafficking charges. This arrest is seen as a significant blow to the Sinaloa Cartel, which has been a major player in trafficking fentanyl and other drugs into the U.S. for decades. The operation underscores ongoing efforts by U.S. law enforcement to dismantle major drug trafficking organizations. Both men are facing multiple charges for their leadership roles in the cartel's criminal operations.