The relationship between Mexico and the United States seems to have deteriorated, especially after the quiet capture of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, conducted on Mexican territory. It appears that this operation was planned and executed by the U.S. government, even though Mexican authorities have not received detailed information about it.
Ambassador Ken Salazar distanced himself from Attorney General Alejandro Gertz Manero and remained on the sidelines of the situation, fearing to alert President López Obrador. Salazar, in contrast to Gertz Manero, denied any direct involvement of the United States or its contractors in Mexico.
The capture of Zambada was interpreted as part of a larger operation orchestrated from Washington, causing unease in the Mexican government. President Sheinbaum even refused to speak with Salazar, limiting communication to the Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
Ambassador Salazar, by revealing the lack of information from the United States, hinted at a possible collusion between López Obrador's government and the Sinaloa Cartel. There remains uncertainty about the role of Mexican authorities in this operation and whether there will be diplomatic consequences as a result.
