The Cartel Boss, the FBI, and the Small Plane: Mystery Surrounds Arrest of Notorious Mexican Drug Kingpin The arrest of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada García, the 76 year old boss of the Sinaloa Cartel, has been shrouded in mystery since his capture in 2024.
While US officials have maintained that they played no role in his arrest, new evidence suggests otherwise, casting a long shadow over the diplomatic relationship between Mexico and the United States.
The circumstances surrounding Zambada's arrest are complex, involving a betrayal by Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of "El Chapo," who co founded the cartel.