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Mexico to bring charges against capo, not for drugs, but for turning over another drug lord to US

The strange saga of how two Mexican drug lords were detained after landing in a plane in the United States in July just got stranger

The Independent UK

Mexico sends hundreds of additional troops to Sinaloa as violence soars after El Mayo's capture

Over a thousand soldiers have already been deployed to Culiacán in less than a month

Latin Times

Sinaloa cartel infighting rises in northern Mexico following the detention of 2 drug lords in July

The murders of about a dozen people in the northern Mexico state of Sinaloa appear to be linked to cartel infighting, something authorities had feared would follow the July 25 detention of two top cartel leaders

The Independent UK

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Why the arrest of 'El Mayo' Zambada could strain U.S.-Mexico relations

Mexican officials are reportedly aggrieved and President López Obrador said "who knows" if U.S. agents were involved in the apprehension

Latin Times

Sinaloa on edge: brothers linked to El Chapo's first escape and to El Mayo murdered in Mexico

The discovery of the tortured bodies of Marín and Leobaldo García Corrales, close to El Chapo Guzmán and allegedly close to his sons, has Sinaloa on edge. Authorities brace for a turf war within the Sinaloa Cartel

Latin Times

A gunshot, a murdered rival and a kidnapped drug lord: Mexico's ruling party faces growing scandal

It was surprising when Mexico's most-wanted drug lord landed at an airfield near El Paso, Texas in July

The Independent UK

'El Mayo' Zambada to be tried in the same New York courtroom as 'El Chapo'

The co-founder of the notorious Sinaloa Cartel is set to face trial in New York, a development that mirrors the dramatic legal proceedings against his former associate, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.

Latin Times

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Capture of 'El Mayo' and betrayal accusations sparks fear of turf wars in Mexico

In the wake of the arrests, the Mexican government dispatched hundreds of special forces soldiers to Culiacán to maintain order

Latin Times

Mexican Drug Lord 'El Mayo' Zambada Faces Trial In NYC

Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' Zambada faces trial in New York after being indicted on various charges. Legal proceedings unfold as concerns rise about power ...

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US prosecutors aim to try Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ Zambada in New York, then elsewhere

A Mexican drug lord who was arrested in the U.S. last month could be headed to trial in New York City

The Independent UK

Full Letter: Read Sinaloa Cartel leader El Mayo's claim that Mexican officials are disputing with damning video evidence

The events surrounding the arrest of the Sinaloa Cartel leader has dominated the public conversation, especially given its murky details and crossed accusations

Latin Times

Video released by Mexican authorities debunks 'El Mayo' Zambada's account of his own capture

The recent release of a video by the Sinaloa State Attorney General's Office has stirred significant controversy, particularly because it directly contradicts statements made by the cartel leader

Latin Times

Harris campaign starts to talk tough on border security - Roll Call

Presidential candidate Kamala Harris and other Democrats have gone on the offensive as tough on immigration and border security.

Roll Call

Here's who is left to lead the Sinaloa Cartel after El Mayo's 'kidnapping'

Historically recognized as one of the most powerful drug cartels, the Sinaloa Cartel now faces an uncertain future, marked by fragmentation and internal power struggles.

Latin Times

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Mexican prosecutor's office opens 'treason' investigation over El Mayo's alleged kidnapping

Authorities are asking Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya to provide relevant information on the matter, which will be handled by federal authorities

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Mexico Considers Treason Charges In Drug Lord Handover

Mexico considers treason charges in the arrest of drug lord El Mayo Zambada, revealing cartel-political connections.

The Independent UK

Mexican drug lord claims he was tricked by El Chapo’s son in US ambush

Mexican drug lord Ismael Zambada claims to have been led into dark room and detained by group of men

The Independent UK

Mexican prosecutors consider treason charges after US jails drug lord ‘El Mayo’ Zambada

The United States managed to arrest Mexico’s most-wanted drug lord, but Mexican prosecutors — and the president — now say they are considering bringing treason charges against those who handed him over

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Why are there questions about arrests of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel leaders?

Mexico asks the US to reveal the circumstances surrounding the arrests of ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez.

Latin Times

Sinaloa's Mayo Zambada breaks his silence and drops bombshell: kidnapped by U.S., betrayed by El Chapo's son

"El Mayo" Zambada, the elusive leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, is claiming in a statement that his recent apprehension by U.S. authorities was not a voluntary surrender but the result of a betrayal by Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of the infamous Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.

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US Ambassador Confirms El Mayo Zambada Brought To US

U.S. Ambassador confirms Ismael Zambada's involuntary transfer to the U.S. alongside Guzmán López, facing drug charges.

The Independent UK

US ambassador confirms Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was brought to US against his will

The U.S. ambassador to Mexico has confirmed that drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada was brought to United States against his will when he arrived in Texas in July on a plane along with fellow drug lord Joaquín Guzmán López

Al Jazeera

What is the fallout from the US arrest of the drug lord ‘El Mayo’ Zambada?

Experts warn that attacking the Sinaloa cartel’s leaders could lead to violence, not to mention tense foreign relations.

Latin Times

Sinaloa Cartel's 'El Mayo' To Face Federal Trial In New York

Zambada's lawyer Frank Perez confirmed on Wednesday that the case will be transferred to the Eastern District of New York. However, he did not mention the transfer date.

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Sinaloa Cartel Leaders Arrested In Dramatic US Extradition

Conflicting reports emerge regarding alleged agreements between El Chapo's sons, with implications for drug cartel operations. Zambada faces trial in New York.

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