### U.S. Requests Cancellation of ‘El Mayo’ and ‘El Chapo’s Son’ Extradition to Mexico, Reveals AMLO
**TJGringo.com**
On August 15, 2024, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced that the U.S. government had requested the cancellation of the extradition process to Mexico for Ismael Mario Zambada García, known as “El Mayo,” and Joaquín Guzmán López, alias “El Güero Moreno,” the son of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. This request follows a previous extradition request made by Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office (FGR).
During his daily morning press conference at the National Palace, López Obrador revealed that the U.S. Department of Justice and Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office were involved in the case. “I was informed that the United States has requested not to continue with the extradition trial,” stated the Mexican President. He elaborated that a prior extradition request existed for the two Sinaloa cartel members from Mexican authorities.
The President suggested that the U.S. might be seeking to halt the extradition because both figures had already been detained in the U.S. However, he emphasized that he was still awaiting a decision from the FGR regarding the crimes being investigated in Mexico. “They argue that since they were already detained in the United States, extradition is no longer necessary, which makes sense […] We need to see what the Attorney General’s Office in Mexico resolves based on their investigations,” he added.
López Obrador mentioned that the FGR had already released a bulletin detailing the possible crimes involved in this case. He urged the FGR to provide timely updates on the situation.
“As logical, since the suspects have already been detained in the U.S., the extradition may not be required,” he explained. The president concluded by stating that they would closely monitor the case’s development and the FGR’s decisions concerning the alleged crimes committed in Mexican territory by “El Mayo” and “El Güero Moreno.”
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### Additional Insights on the Extradition Case
**Developments and Context**
In recent months, the international pursuit of key figures within the Sinaloa cartel has intensified. This case sheds light on the collaborative yet complex interplay between U.S. and Mexican law enforcement agencies.
According to sources, both “El Mayo” Zambada, who is considered one of the oldest and most influential leaders in the drug trade, and Guzmán López, have faced multiple charges ranging from drug trafficking to organized crime. The intricacies of their apprehension and subsequent legal proceedings in the United States appear to reflect broader strategies to curb the transnational operations of the drug cartel.
Analysts speculate that the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to retain the suspects could be part of a larger framework to dismantle the operational capacities of the cartel, utilizing the extensive resources and legal mechanisms available within U.S. jurisdiction.
Moreover, the ramifications for Mexico’s legal and law enforcement framework are profound. As Mexico continues its battle against organized crime, this case underscores the importance of international cooperation and the potential challenges that arise when high-profile figures are involved.
Observers will be watching closely as both countries navigate this complex legal and diplomatic landscape, anticipating how the outcomes will influence future extradition protocols and judicial processes related to organized crime.
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