U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar celebrated what he described as the local armed forces' progress against cartels, particularly the Sinaloa one, saying the criminal organization is "against the ropes."
"We've done much to create a new relationship. That's why the cartels, among them the Sinaloa one, are being dismantled. The Mexican government is to be credited for that," said Salazar. He added that the U.S. has provided support "but always respecting Mexico's sovereignty."
