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“¿Quién mintió?”: Sheinbaum cuestiona la posible partipación del FBI en detención del Mayo Zambada
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 7, 2026
· 5 min read
Por Uriel Blanco, CNN en Español
El Gobierno de México dijo este martes que solicitará información al Buró Federal de Investigaciones (FBI, por sus siglas en inglés) sobre su posible participación en la detención de Ismael “Mayo” Zambada, uno de los líderes del Cartel de Sinaloa que recientemen...
Key takeaway Zambada, quien es señalado como fundador del Cartel de Sinaloa, fue detenido el 25 de julio de 2024 en Texas.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The potential involvement of the FBI in the detention of Ismael "Mayo" Zambada raises questions about the extent of US involvement in the case and its implications for El Paso . As the city where Zambada was detained, El Paso's law enforcement and judicial systems have been directly affected by the case. The fact that the plane allegedly used to transport Zambada and Guzmán López is now part of an exhibit in Texas, presented as part of an FBI operation, suggests a level of coordination between US authorities that was not initially disclosed. This development may lead to further scrutiny of the relationships between US and Mexican law enforcement agencies, particularly in the El Paso area, where cross-border cooperation is crucial in combating organized crime. The investigation into potential wrongdoing by US officials in Mexico could also have implications for the city's own security efforts and its relationships with federal agencies.
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Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Por Uriel Blanco, CNN en Español
El Gobierno de México dijo este martes que solicitará información al Buró Federal de Investigaciones (FBI, por sus siglas en inglés) sobre su posible participación en la detención de Ismael “Mayo” Zambada, uno de los líderes del Cartel de Sinaloa que recientemen...
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