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news El Financiero 2026-05-01

US-Mexico Conflict Deepens Over Cartel Ties and Political Corruption

The US offensive against cartels and their alleged political ties highlights a deepening conflict with Mexico, whose government is criticized for a weak response. The article details the supposed kidnapping of 'El Mayo' Zambada and the murder of a former rector, implicating Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya in a political struggle linked to 'El Chapo's' son. It argues that Mexico's sovereignty should not be a shield against addressing these serious allegations.


La ofensiva de Estados Unidos contra los cárteles —y sus posibles vínculos con el poder político— contrasta con la débil reacción del gobierno mexicano, planteando un escenario complejo donde la soberanía no puede usarse como escudo ante hechos graves. <p>Aunque la siguiente historia es reciente y relativamente conocida, procede hacer un resumen de la misma:</p><p>El 25 de julio de 2024 el capo del narcotráfico Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada fue secuestrado en el rancho “Huertos del Pedregal, cercano ...

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