On Monday, June 22, 2026, during her morning press conference at Palacio Nacional, Mexico City\u2019s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo addressed claims from the upcoming book by former U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar. The book reportedly suggests that former President Andr\u00e9s Manuel L\u00f3pez Obrador (AMLO) feared what Ismael \u201cEl Mayo\u201d Zambada, a notorious drug lord, might reveal to U.S. authorities. <\/p>\n
Sheinbaum urged patience until the book\u2019s official release, clarifying that L\u00f3pez Obrador\u2019s concern was not about what \u201cEl Mayo\u201d might say, but rather about the involvement of U.S. agencies in his capture and transfer to the United States. <\/p>\n
She explained that during the presidential transition, L\u00f3pez Obrador expressed unease over the participation of U.S. government agencies in detaining Zambada on Mexican soil and then moving him to the U.S. This, she said, raised questions about sovereignty and foreign interference. <\/p>\n
Key points from Sheinbaum\u2019s statement include:
\n– The former president\u2019s worry centered on the unclear role of U.S. agencies in the arrest, not on the potential testimony of \u201cEl Mayo.\u201d
\n– This concern led to a cooling of diplomatic relations with Ken Salazar, who was then the U.S. ambassador to Mexico.
\n– L\u00f3pez Obrador\u2019s issue was about respecting Mexico\u2019s sovereignty, especially since Zambada had outstanding arrest warrants in Mexico.
\n– Sheinbaum firmly denied any ongoing worry about the situation, emphasizing \u201cnone, absolutely none.\u201d <\/p>\n
She also noted that the Mexican Attorney General\u2019s Office continues to investigate the case, following the work initiated by Alejandro Gertz Manero. <\/p>\n
This clarification comes amid ongoing debates about Mexico\u2019s approach to drug cartels and international cooperation. While some view U.S. involvement in cartel arrests as necessary for justice, others, including L\u00f3pez Obrador\u2019s administration, remain cautious about preserving national sovereignty. <\/p>\n
For migrants and international residents in Mexico, understanding these nuances is crucial, as they reflect broader themes of cross-border relations, law enforcement, and Mexico\u2019s autonomy in handling complex security issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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