The Attorney General of the Mexican Republic, Alejandro Gertz Manero, reported on the three active arrest warrants against Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, leader of the Sinaloa Cartel. Gertz Manero stated that it is the government's responsibility to enforce these warrants. He noted that there has been no response since last year and that the case is open to provide more evidence, although there is no direct evidence available.
"All these events occurred during the previous administration. It is not an exceptional case," asserted Gertz Manero. He highlighted that it is common for individuals like 'El Mayo' to receive support from consulates while committing crimes and that it is an obligation that must be maintained permanently. He expressed concern about the delay in the judicial process and mentioned that consular authorities could accompany during the first hearing once the extradition request is fulfilled.
Recently, it was revealed that Juan Pablo Penilla Rodríguez is the legal representative of 'El Mayo' Zambada, following the emergence of a letter written by the cartel leader requesting consular protection from the Government of Mexico. The detention of 'El Mayo', referred to as a 'kidnapping' by himself, occurred in 2024 after Los Chapitos turned him over to U.S. authorities. Gertz Manero emphasized that the procedure for consular accompaniment was fulfilled and results are awaited.
The attorney general concluded that evidence indicates that in an operation at an airfield near Culiacán, the son of El Chapo, one or two pilots, and 'El Mayo' were the subject of an operation without additional evidence. These details were disclosed by Gertz Manero during a morning press conference at the National Palace, which was chaired by Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.
