DistantNews
Support us
🇺🇸 United States /Elections & Politics

Ambassador Salazar responds to Mexican President's claim he lied about "El Mayo" capture

From CBS News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

Interview Named sources New plan
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum accused U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar of lying about the capture of drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
  • Salazar, who wrote about the alleged capture in his new book "Borderlands," responded to the accusation.
  • The accusation centers on the circumstances surrounding the supposed 2024 capture of Zambada.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has publicly accused Ken Salazar, the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, of fabricating details regarding the capture of high-profile drug trafficker Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada. Sheinbaum asserted that Salazar lied about the supposed 2024 apprehension of the Sinaloa Cartel leader.

Salazar, who previously served as a U.S. senator and has authored a new book titled "Borderlands," addressed Sheinbaum's claims on the program "The Takeout." His response directly counters the president's accusations, asserting the truth of his account concerning Zambada's capture.

The controversy stems from Salazar's new book, where he discusses the alleged 2024 capture. President Sheinbaum's public refutation introduces a significant diplomatic and political tension between Mexico and the United States, particularly concerning law enforcement and intelligence matters.

Truth is the truth

— Ken SalazarResponding to accusations of lying about the capture of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by CBS News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog