The Attorney General's Office of Mexico (FGR) has unveiled new developments in the alleged kidnapping of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a notorious figure in the Sinaloa Cartel. This investigation has revealed a potential link between Zambada's kidnapping and the recent release of Ovidio Guzmán López, son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. According to the FGR, evidence suggests that Ovidio was released from a high-security prison in the United States just two days prior to Zambada's abduction on July 25, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding both events.
The FGR is scrutinizing Ovidio Guzmán's involvement in the kidnapping, particularly in light of the fact that his brother Joaquín Guzmán López was captured alongside Zambada. The FGR's investigation is focused on the timeline of events, including the alleged release of Ovidio and his connection to the negotiations that led to his brother's surrender to U.S. authorities. Although the U.S. Bureau of Prisons lists Ovidio as "released," Mexican officials continue to assert that he remains in custody, leading to a significant diplomatic tension between the two nations.
In addition to the investigation into the Guzmán family, the FGR is also examining the aircraft used in Zambada's kidnapping. This Beechcraft 200, which landed in New Mexico, had irregularities in its registration, complicating the investigation further. The FGR has made multiple requests for information regarding the aircraft's pilot and the legalities surrounding its landing but has yet to receive satisfactory responses from U.S. authorities. The situation remains fluid as the FGR continues to pursue leads in this high-profile case.
- The FGR's findings also suggest that the kidnapping of El Mayo Zambada may be linked to ongoing power struggles within the Sinaloa Cartel. The dynamics between the Guzmán brothers and their father, El Chapo, who is serving a life sentence in the U.S., could be influencing current cartel operations and rivalries. As the investigation unfolds, the implications of these familial ties on cartel activities and law enforcement efforts in both Mexico and the U.S. will be closely monitored.
- Furthermore, the FGR is not only focused on Zambada and the Guzmán family but is also looking into the recent murder of former politician Héctor Cuén, which occurred on the same day as Zambada's kidnapping. This connection could reveal deeper layers of cartel influence and violence in Mexican politics, prompting calls for increased scrutiny of the relationship between organized crime and public officials.
