Mexico investigates whether US lied about role in capture of drug lord
Summary
Mexico is investigating whether the US lied about its role in capturing a top drug lord from the Sinaloa cartel in 2024. The US has denied involvement, but evidence suggests FBI agents took part, raising concerns about Mexico’s sovereignty.Key Facts
- Mexico is probing if the US broke laws by secretly capturing and moving drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada García.
- The US claims it was not involved in the capture inside Mexico.
- Mexican officials say FBI agents arrested Zambada García after he was tricked into flying to Texas.
- The plane used in the arrest is displayed in a New Mexico museum and credited to the FBI’s secret operation.
- Mexico's attorney general said the US may have lied, broken Mexican and international law, and violated diplomatic trust.
- Mexico’s president and authorities worry this event challenges Mexico’s control over its own land.
- There is tension in US-Mexico relations as President Trump has threatened military action against cartels in Mexico.
- Mexico tried to inspect the plane in August 2024 but was not allowed full access and were given incomplete information by the US.
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