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Ismael Zambada

Coverage of Ismael Zambada in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 23 · 20:41 UTCMost recent: Jul 9 · 23:30 UTC
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Ken Salazarperson2Claudia Sheinbaumperson2Joaquín Guzmán Lópezperson2Sinaloa Cartelorganization2Federal Attorney General’s Officeorganization1U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigationorganization1Rubén Rocha Moyaperson1Andrés Manuel López Obradorperson1U.S. Department of Justiceorganization1
Recent coverage
  • POLITICSJul 9 · 23:30 UTCMEXICO NEWS DAILY
    Salazar denies lying about US role in capture of drug lord ‘El Mayo’

    Ken Salazar denied lying about U.S. involvement in the capture of drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, following accusations from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and the Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR). The arrest occurred in New Mexico in July 2024, with Guzmán López admitting to orchestrating Zambada’s kidnapping. Salazar claimed U.S. resources were not used in the operation, while a report suggested FBI involvement.

  • POLITICSJun 23 · 20:41 UTCMEXICO NEWS DAILY
    Former ambassador’s new memoir lifts the lid on US-Mexico relations under AMLO

    Former U.S. ambassador Ken Salazar's memoir claims former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador feared U.S. authorities might gain information from Sinaloa Cartel leader Ismael Zambada about corrupt officials. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum later contradicted this, stating AMLO's concern was U.S. interference in Zambada's 2024 arrest, which U.S. authorities denied orchestrating.

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