President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada has arrest warrants in Mexico, after it was revealed that the drug trafficker sent a letter to the Mexican consulate requesting his extradition. In the letter, Zambada claimed that his detention in the United States was irregular. During her morning press conference, the president affirmed that responses to such requests are made through letters and emphasized that Zambada has arrest warrants in Mexico, refuting claims that he is being protected.
Sheinbaum emphasized that any response to a request of this nature must occur within the legal, constitutional framework and international relations. She underscored that criminals are not protected. Regarding the actions of the Attorney General's Office, the president highlighted that its work is not based on the letter sent by Zambada but on prior actions of the attorney general. She assured that the response from the Mexican state must adhere to what the laws dictate, not to subjective opinions or threats.
Sheinbaum anticipated that the head of the Attorney General's Office, Alejandro Gertz Manero, will provide more details about the investigations concerning the case of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada. In the recently released letter, the drug trafficker requests the intervention of Mexican authorities and warns of a possible collapse in bilateral relations if his request is not addressed.
The president emphasized the importance of Zambada and other individuals who have committed crimes being prosecuted by justice in Mexico or other countries. She highlighted that Mexico provides consular support to its citizens abroad but pointed out that this case must be handled in accordance with current legislation and established protocols.
