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.