Mexico is investigating whether the United States misled it about its role in the 2024 capture of Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada García, an incident that could mark a serious breach of Mexican sovereignty. According to The Guardian, Attorney General Ernestina Godoy stated that if recent reports are confirmed, they would indicate violations of both Mexican and international law, as well as a lie by a U.S. diplomat.
Key Takeaways
Mexico has launched an investigation into whether the U.S. lied about its involvement in the capture of Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada García in 2024, potentially violating Mexican sovereignty.
- Mexico's Attorney General Ernestina Godoy suggests possible violations of law and diplomatic principles
- Former U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar denies any U.S. involvement in the operation
- The FBI displayed the plane used in the capture, contradicting previous denials
- Tensions between Mexico and the U.S. escalate amid allegations of sovereignty breaches
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Involvement Of Us Agencies In Zambada's Capture | Broad Agreement | FBI involved in Zambada’s capture and transfer to the U.S. | |
| Ken Salazar's Statements About The Capture | Broad Agreement | Salazar denied US involvement in Zambada’s capture. |
Involvement Of Us Agencies In Zambada's Capture
Broad AgreementFBI involved in Zambada’s capture and transfer to the U.S.
Ken Salazar's Statements About The Capture
Broad AgreementSalazar denied US involvement in Zambada’s capture.
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Zambada was captured in July 2024 after being tricked onto a plane inside Mexico and flown to Texas, where he was arrested alongside Joaquín Guzmán López. The U.S. has long denied any involvement in the operation, with former Ambassador Ken Salazar insisting it was not a U.S. aircraft or operation. However, as reported by UPI, Mexican media outlets recently revealed that the FBI displayed the plane used in the capture at the War Eagles Air Museum in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, describing it as an FBI success.
The investigation comes amid heightened tensions between Mexico and the U.S., particularly following reports of CIA involvement in a raid on a drug lab in northern Mexico without Mexican government approval. President Claudia Sheinbaum has backed the Attorney General's Office, stating that Salazar misled the Mexican government by insisting that U.S. agencies had no role in Zambada’s capture.
The allegations further strain diplomatic relations between the two countries, with Mexico accusing a U.S. federal law enforcement agency of violating its sovereignty. However, officials from the Attorney General's Office noted that while Salazar could be held responsible for withholding information, he would not face criminal consequences due to diplomatic immunity.
Salazar rejected the allegations in a statement posted on social media, reiterating his position that it was not a U.S. operation.
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