Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and Ovidio Guzmán López, son of notorious cartel leader Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán, have been arrested in Texas. The arrests occurred during a coordinated raid involving U.S. federal agencies, targeting key figures in the Sinaloa Cartel.
Zambada, considered one of the most powerful figures in the cartel, and Guzmán López, a rising leader within the organization, face multiple charges related to drug trafficking and organized crime. Their capture is seen as a significant blow to the cartel’s operations and a major victory in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking.
Officials are now preparing for legal proceedings, which are expected to include extradition requests and extensive investigations into their criminal activities. The arrests highlight the continued efforts of U.S. and Mexican authorities to dismantle major drug networks operating across borders.