### Primary Article: El Mayo, the Victim in the FGR
In a surprising turn of events, the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) has drawn attention with an unusual case involving Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada García. Once the most wanted drug lord for his leadership in the Sinaloa Cartel, Zambada García is now being treated as a victim by the justice system in Mexico.
Despite nearly 50 years of impunity, where countless victims suffered due to the cartel’s operations, including murders, kidnappings, disappearances, and drug poisonings, justice appears to be catching up with Zambada García — less than a month after U.S. authorities captured him. On August 10th, 17 days post-capture, Zambada’s attorney released a letter detailing two significant events: the reasons behind his capture and the murder of Héctor Melesio Cuén, former rector of the Autonomous University of Sinaloa and a PRI politician.
According to Zambada’s account, he was not voluntarily detained but was kidnapped by Joaquín Guzmán López and his associates, blindfolded, and flown to the United States for arrest. This directly contradicts initial reports from U.S. authorities. Additionally, Zambada claimed Cuén was murdered at the same location he was supposedly kidnapped from, not during a robbery at a gas station as reported.
On August 21, 2024, the FGR publicly announced they were investigating Zambada’s claims, marking an unusual move for the usually secretive body. They purportedly identified the site from where the plane involved in Zambada’s alleged abduction took off, and confirmed the location where Cuén was murdered. These findings seemingly implicate Guzmán López, who now faces a warrant not for drug trafficking, but for the kidnapping and illegal transportation of Zambada, an act described as “illegal deprivation of liberty.”
The FGR’s announcement suggests a possible extradition request for Guzmán López, detained by U.S. authorities, based on the kidnapping rather than his narcotic operations. This shift has turned Zambada from a lightly investigated suspect to a sympathetic victim in the eyes of Mexican authorities, underscoring a peculiar approach to justice in Mexico.
### Secondary Article: “El Mayo’s Ongoing Legal Struggle and Increased Scrutiny”
In a continuity of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia’s legal troubles, recent reports suggest his objection to being transferred from El Paso, Texas, to New York, where he is likely to face charges. Zambada’s legal team is fighting vehemently against the move, arguing conditions and legal strategies that could potentially benefit from his current location.
Moreover, the FGR’s actions have sparked widespread discussions and raised eyebrows among legal experts and the public alike. Many are questioning the motives and implications of treating a known drug lord as a victim, even as new layers of the narco-political web unravel, potentially implicating top political figures and cartel associates in Sinaloa and beyond.
In the meantime, other members of the Sinaloa Cartel, including those known as “Los Menores” – the sons of jailed kingpin “El Chapo” Guzmán – are reportedly under increased scrutiny. While previously evading direct investigations by Mexican authorities, the focus has somewhat pivoted following Zambada’s detailed accusations, pushing U.S. and Mexican authorities to dig deeper into their operations, particularly concerning fentanyl trafficking and money laundering networks.
This ongoing saga reflects the complex and often murky relationship between drug cartels and law enforcement agencies in Mexico, shedding light on the intricate and high-stakes power plays involved in the fight against organized crime.
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