Mexico Cartel Strategic Note No. 36: Ismael Zambada García and Joaquín Guzmán López Arrested in Texas | Small Wars Journal
Ismael Zambada García, known as 'El Mayo,' and Joaquín Guzmán López, son of 'El Chapo,' were arrested in El Paso, Texas, on July 25, 2024. Both are key figures in the Sinaloa Cartel, facing multiple charges related to drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl and methamphetamine. Their arrests may lead to increased violence as factions within the cartel vie for control. The U.S. Justice Department views this as a significant victory in combating the fentanyl crisis.
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