Mexico Accuses Ken Salazar of Lying, Investigates FBI in 'Kidnapping' of 'El Mayo' Zambada

Mexico's Attorney General's Office has launched a new investigation into the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over its alleged role in the capture of drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.

Attorney General Ernestina Godoy Ramos stated that the operation, if confirmed to involve U.S. authorities, constitutes a "kidnapping" that violates Mexican and international law. She specifically accused former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, of providing false information. Salazar had previously stated that the U.S. was not involved in the capture, attributing it to cartel infighting.

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the kidnapping of Ismael Zambada García, was derived from the change of precautionary measure from prison to Ovidio Guzmán López, son of “El Chapo”

The investigation stems from the belief that the U.S. may have participated in Zambada's capture, a move allegedly linked to the earlier transfer of Ovidio Guzmán López, son of "El Chapo," from U.S. custody to Mexico. Godoy Ramos indicated that such U.S. involvement would represent serious violations of Mexican sovereignty and international agreements, suggesting a potential "pact outside the law."

This development escalates tensions between the two countries regarding law enforcement cooperation and jurisdiction. The Attorney General's office is formally requesting data from the FBI concerning its operations related to "El Mayo's" apprehension, signaling a significant challenge to U.S. actions on Mexican soil.

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A series of violations of Mexican and international law, a pact outside the law, a lie by a U.S. diplomat