On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Mexico\u2019s Attorney General\u2019s Office (FGR) will present a detailed report on the capture of Ismael \u201cEl Mayo\u201d Zambada, following a recent investigative report that raised questions about the official version of events and suggested possible involvement of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the operation. <\/p>\n
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the presentation will also include participation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Legal Counsel Office of the Presidency. Their goal is to reconstruct the timeline and clarify the roles of the authorities involved. <\/p>\n
\u201cI asked the FGR to come and inform what then-Attorney General Gertz Manero said, what is documented in the investigation files from that time, what the U.S. ambassador communicated in letters, and what is now acknowledged, as well as how things unfolded,\u201d Sheinbaum explained. <\/p>\n
She emphasized the case\u2019s significance not only because Zambada is a wanted drug lord in Mexico but also due to its implications for national sovereignty. The Mexican government aims to clarify the circumstances surrounding the capture and address allegations that the Sinaloa Cartel received protection in the United States, despite being designated a terrorist organization by that country. <\/p>\n
Sheinbaum stressed that resolving the case is crucial \u201cfor the good of Mexico and the bilateral relationship.\u201d She reiterated that fighting organized crime must not justify interference or subordination, and that cooperation between Mexico and the U.S. should be based on mutual respect and equality. <\/p>\n
This development comes amid ongoing debates about cross-border security collaboration and Mexico\u2019s sovereignty, highlighting the delicate balance between international cooperation and national autonomy.<\/p>\n