### How Was ‘El Mayo’ Flown to the US Without Anyone Knowing? Xóchitl Asks AMLO
Former presidential candidate Xóchitl Gálvez Ruiz has posed a pointed question to President Andrés Manuel López Obrador concerning the clandestine transfer of notorious cartel leader Ismael Mario Zambada García, also known as “El Mayo,” to the United States. According to Gálvez, López Obrador should clarify how “El Mayo,” aged 76, was kidnapped by Joaquín Guzmán López, alias “El Güero Moreno,” and subsequently flown out of Culiacán, Sinaloa, to the US without detection by authorities.
In a video shared on her social media platforms, Gálvez, who represented the coalition “Fuerza y Corazón por México” composed of PRI, PAN, and PRD parties in the presidential race, called out the national leader for diverting attention instead of addressing crucial criminal activity. “President, instead of attacking people and organizations that question your government, why don’t you explain how ‘El Mayo’ Zambada left the country on a plane without you noticing in a nation where the President is supposed to know everything?” she asked.
Gálvez further criticized López Obrador for relying on the US government to provide an explanation. She urged him to avoid creating distractions, often referred to as “smoke screens.”
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**Mexican Government Scrambles to Tighten Airport Security Post-‘El Mayo’ Incident**
In the wake of the mysterious flight of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada from Culiacán to the US, the Mexican government has announced stringent measures to tighten security at the nation’s airports. Authorities are now conducting thorough investigations and audits of airport security protocols, particularly those around private charter flights. The move aims to prevent a recurrence of such high-profile breaches of law and order. “We are committed to ensuring that our airspace and airports are not exploited for illicit activities,” an official spokesperson commented.
**US Authorities Confirm Captive Status of ‘El Mayo’ Zambada**
US federal agencies have confirmed the detention of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada following his transfer from Mexico. This development comes as a significant blow to the Sinaloa Cartel, of which ‘El Mayo’ is a key figure. While details of the extradition remain classified, sources indicate that it was a meticulously planned operation involving coordination between multiple intelligence agencies. “This operation highlights our dedication to dismantling drug cartels and bringing their leaders to justice,” stated a US Department of Justice representative.
**National Debate Intensifies Over Mexico’s Intelligence Capabilities**
The incident has ignited a heated debate in Mexico regarding the effectiveness of the country’s intelligence and security agencies. Critics argue that the unnoticed departure of a high-value cartel leader underscores significant lapses in national security. Calls for an extensive overhaul of Mexico’s intelligence infrastructure are becoming louder, with many urging the government to adopt more advanced surveillance and monitoring technologies to prevent such incidents in the future.
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