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Breaking News: Did They Finally Catch 'El Mayo'?

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Major shake-up in the drug world as ‘El Mayo’ and a notorious son of ‘El Chapo’ are arrested! Get all the juicy details here!

In a dramatic turn of events, Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada, one of the historical leaders of the Sinaloa cartel, was arrested in El Paso, Texas. Alongside him, authorities caught Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of the notorious ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán, who has been making headlines for his infamy. This arrest marks a significant blow to the powerful Sinaloa cartel, which has long been at the forefront of Mexico's drug trafficking operations. El Mayo, co-founder of the cartel along with El Chapo, has been a central figure in the drug trade for decades, orchestrating his empire from the shadows while evading capture till now.

The U.S. Justice Department expressed its satisfaction with the arrests, emphasizing the long-lasting impact they might have on dismantling one of the most dangerous drug syndicates in the world. Both Zambada and Guzmán López landed in the clutches of U.S. law enforcement after a covert operation that speaks to the ongoing efforts to combat drug-related violence and trafficking. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland assured the public that this significant action reflects the commitment to holding accountable those who endanger lives with illegal substances.

However, some questions linger regarding the future of the Sinaloa cartel. With El Mayo now in custody, what does this mean for the organization's structure and its operations? Experts speculate that a power vacuum could lead to internal strife as various factions vie for control, potentially creating more chaos in an already turbulent environment. Meanwhile, as law enforcement ramps up efforts to eradicate drug trafficking networks, there remains the question of whether these arrests will ultimately lead to lasting change.

On a lighter note, this isn't the first time El Mayo has been a hot topic of discussion. With a history that could fill volumes, he has become somewhat of a legend in his own right, even as his empire has been stained with violence and crime. Fun fact: Zambada was once listed among Forbes' World's Most Powerful People, a chilling testament to the influence wielded by drug lords in the shadows of society. In the grand narrative of 'crime pays', it often begs the question—what happens when the biggest wolves are finally taken off the streets?

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U.S. authorities have arrested 'El Mayo' Zambada, a historic leader ... (CTV News)

Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, a son of another infamous cartel leader, were arrested by ...

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Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' Zambada and son of 'El Chapo' arrested ... (Aljazeera.com)

In a major blow to the Sinaloa cartel, Ismael Zambada Garcia and Joaquin Guzman were detained after landing in El Paso.

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Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada: Mexican drug lord arrested in US (BBC News)

El Mayo co-founded the notorious Sinaloa crime syndicate with El Chapo, who is currently jailed in the US.

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US arrests 2 leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel: 'El Mayo' Zambada ... (ABC News)

The U.S. Justice Department says Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, a longtime leader of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another infamous ...

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Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' Zambada arrested in Texas, officials say (NBC New York)

Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico's notorious Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of “El Chapo” Guzmán, were...

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US arrests Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' and El Chapo's son near El ... (El Paso Times)

Mexican drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, the co-founder of the notorious Sinaloa drug cartel, is in U.S. custody, U.S. officials confirmed.

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement on Arrests of Alleged ... (Department of Justice)

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement on Arrests of Alleged Leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel Ismael Zambada Garcia (El Mayo) and Joaquin Guzman Lopez.

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Son of 'El Chapo' and Sinaloa Cartel co-founder 'El Mayo' arrested ... (NBC News)

The son of jailed Sinaloa Cartel boss Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán and another cartel leader were arrested Thursday in El Paso, Texas.

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U.S. authorities have arrested 'El Mayo' Zambada, a historic leader ... (CTV News)

Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, a son of another infamous cartel leader, were arrested by ...

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Did they catch 'El Mayo'? Facts about the co-founder of Sinaloa drug ... (El Paso Times)

Zambada founded the Sinaloa Cartel along with now-jailed drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.

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Top Sinaloa cartel leaders, including son of El Chapo, taken into US ... (KABC-TV)

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a leader of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, and a son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán were arrested by U.S. authorities in Texas.

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Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and 'El Chapo ... (USA TODAY)

"El Mayo" and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of cartel co-founder El Chapo, were arrested Thursday in Texas, according to the Department of Justice.

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US arrests 2 leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel: 'El Mayo' Zambada ... (KKCO-TV)

Ismael “El Mayo” ...

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Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and El Chapo's son: Who are the drug ... (BBC News)

Ismael Zambada and Joaquín Guzmán López are two of the most wanted drug traffickers in the world.

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US operation to capture Sinaloa cartel leaders had the help of one ... (CNN)

An alleged Mexican drug kingpin suspected of flooding the United States with deadly fentanyl and who evaded authorities for decades is in US custody after ...

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US arrests Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' and son of 'El Chapo' in Texas (Reuters)

Mexican drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and a son of his former partner, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, were arrested on Thursday in El Paso, Texas, in a ...

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What to know about the Sinaloa cartel after the arrest of 'El Mayo' (The Washington Post)

Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada was a kingpin in Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, the world's top producer of fentanyl. He was arrested alongside the son of “El Chapo.”

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Powerful cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada was lured onto airplane ... (CTV News)

A powerful Mexican drug cartel leader who eluded authorities for decades was duped into flying into the U.S., where he was arrested alongside a son of ...

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Drug kingpin 'El Mayo' arrested in El Paso (FOX40)

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the co-founder of the notorious Sinaloa drug cartel, and the reported son of ...

On the arrest of Ismael Zambada García “El Mayo” and Joaquín ... (US Embassy & Consulates in Mexico)

We will continue our historic collaborative efforts with Mexico on security matters including our historic fight against fentanyl, arms traffickers, and human ...

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Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, alleged Mexican kingpin, pleads not ... (Reuters)

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, the notorious alleged co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, pleaded not guilty to U.S. drug charges on Friday after he and a son of a ...

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Sinaloa cartel head 'El Mayo' arrested after flying to the U.S. (PBS NewsHour)

The world's most powerful drug kingpin was in a U.S. court Friday on weapons, money laundering and drug trafficking charges.

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'Once-in-a-lifetime caper': How did the U.S. catch 'El Mayo,' the ... (Los Angeles Times)

Despite more than four decades on the run as one of the world's most wanted fugitives, Mexican drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada had never spent a ...

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Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada: How US caught drug kingpin after 35 years (BBC News)

The last of an original generation of drug lords, the Sinaloa boss evaded capture for decades. Until now.

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A look at 'El Mayo' Zambada, the kingpin of Mexico's Sinaloa drug ... (ABC News)

Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada has eluded the reach of U.S. enforcement for decades as the top leader and co-founder of Mexico's powerful Sinaloa cartel.

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