Charges Considered Against Those Who Handed Over El Mayo

In a significant development, U.S. authorities have apprehended Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of notorious drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, who is currently imprisoned. However, this arrest has sparked a political firestorm in Mexico, as prosecutors and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador are contemplating treason charges against individuals involved in the transfer of Guzmán López to the U.S. The situation escalated when it was revealed that Guzmán López allegedly kidnapped a fellow drug lord, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, before boarding a private plane to the U.S. Zambada's lawyer has publicly stated that his client was ambushed and forcibly taken to the U.S. under the pretense of a meeting with local politicians, including the governor of Sinaloa. In a letter, Zambada detailed his abduction, asserting that he did not voluntarily turn himself in but was instead kidnapped and transported against his will. This revelation has raised questions about the legitimacy of the circumstances surrounding his transfer and the potential involvement of Mexican officials in negotiations with drug lords. President López Obrador has suggested that the incident may be part of a U.S. strategy to discredit his administration by linking it to organized crime. Meanwhile, Guzmán López, who has pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges in Chicago, was reportedly in discussions with U.S. authorities regarding his surrender prior to the incident. Zambada, considered a key strategist for the Sinaloa cartel, has been more involved in its operations than his father, "El Chapo," who was sentenced to life in prison in 2019.