El Mayo' Zambada

2024 - 7 - 28

The Great Kidnapping Capers of 'El Mayo' Zambada: A Sabotage by Son of Chapo?

Cartel leadership - Crime syndicates - Drug trafficking - El Chapo - El Mayo - Ismael Zambada - Joaquín Guzmán López - Kidnapping - Law enforcement - Sinaloa Cartel

Did 'El Mayo' really get kidnapped like a blockbuster movie? The drug lord's lawyer spills the beans!

The international drug trade is riddled with tales of deception, backstabbing, and betrayal, and the saga of Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada has reached a new level of intrigue. In a shocking revelation, Zambada's attorney claims that the kingpin wasn't taken into custody; he was ‘forcibly kidnapped’ by none other than the son of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán. Imagine the scene: a high-stakes game where trust is as rare as a unicorn, and here comes El Chapo’s progeny, apparently playing both sides like a maestro.

The attorney detailed how Zambada was not only ‘jumped’ but also handcuffed and tied to his plane seat—talk about an extreme travel experience! According to him, his client did not surrender or negotiate terms and was instead abducted in a treacherous plot fueled by rivalries that make soap opera feuds seem tame. For a man who has spent decades eluding authorities and battling for dominance in the drug trade, the idea of being thwarted like this is both shocking and darkly amusing.

As details continue to unfold, the world can’t help but wonder about the sophisticated dance of crime, power, and retribution within the Sinaloa cartel. In this shocking drama, even seasoned narcos can fall victim to sabotage and betrayal—but can a mastermind truly be outwitted by a young upstart? US officials claim that Guzmán’s son orchestrated this perilous coup, showcasing just how fluid allegiances can be in the high-stakes game of drug trafficking.

In recent years, the Sinaloa cartel has faced numerous challenges, including the arrest of its leaders and increased pressure from law enforcement. Yet, the captivating chess moves continue, with the likes of

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Attorney for cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada says his client was ... (WTVD-TV)

Where is Ismael Zambada now? The lawyer for "El Mayo" says his client was "forcibly kidnapped" by the son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.

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Attorney for Mexican drug lord says client 'forcibly kidnapped' by El ... (CNN)

The attorney for Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the alleged co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel, says his client “neither surrendered nor negotiated any terms with ...

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Cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada claims he was kidnapped, not ... (KTVU San Francisco)

'El Mayo' Zambada, the Sinaloa drug cartel leader who was arrested after decades of eluding authorities, claims he was “forcibly kidnapped" and brought to ...

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Take a look inside the plane that carried alleged Sinaloa Cartel ... (El Paso Times)

Speaking to USA TODAY, the lawyer said cartel leader was 'jumped,' handcuffed and tied to his plane seat by El Chapo's son as part of deal.

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'Nada cambia': Mexican drugs lord 'El Mayo' has been captured, but ... (The Guardian)

Ismael Zambada García, architect of the powerful Sinaloa narco-syndicate was arrested last week. A writer who has closely followed Mexico's crime ...

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Inside the cartel coup that saw El Chapo's son lure rival drug kingpin ... (New York Post)

US officials say Guzman's son, Joaquín Guzmán López, apparently tricked the world's savviest and most powerful drug kingpin, Sinaloa cartel founder Ismael ...

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'El Mayo' Zambada's lawyer claims Sinaloa Cartel leader was ... (EL PAÍS in English)

The drug trafficker's defense claims that 'El Chapo' Guzmán's son tied the drug lord up, threw him into a pick-up truck and forced him to board the plane ...

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