They have recently been indicted on drug trafficking charges in the United States. Zambada García, also known as “El Mayo,” has been at the helm of the Sinaloa Cartel for years and is considered one of the most powerful drug lords in Mexico. Guzmán López, the son of notorious cartel leader Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, has reportedly been involved in the operations of the cartel since his father’s arrest in 2016.
The Sinaloa Cartel, known for its sophisticated smuggling operations and violent tactics, has been responsible for smuggling large quantities of drugs into the United States for decades. The indictment against the two men alleges that they conspired to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana across the border.
The charges come as Mexican authorities continue to crack down on drug cartels operating in the country. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has made it a priority to tackle the country’s drug trafficking problem, which has led to increased collaboration with US law enforcement agencies.
The indictment of Zambada García and Guzmán López is seen as a significant blow to the Sinaloa Cartel, which has long been considered one of the most powerful criminal organizations in Mexico. The cartel’s influence extends beyond drug trafficking, with involvement in other illicit activities such as extortion and money laundering.
The US government has praised the cooperation between US and Mexican authorities in bringing these two alleged drug traffickers to justice. The trial of Zambada García and Guzmán López is expected to shed light on the inner workings of the Sinaloa Cartel and its operations.
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