The prosecution’s accusation
The Attorney General of the Republic, Ernestina Godoy, accused the FBI of not providing complete information about the arrest of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada. He even assured that the US agency had provided “false and inaccurate data.”
During the proceedings in August 2024, the FGR was unable to access the facilities or take photographs. The pilot who transferred Zambada was also not identified. The FBI only indicated that the pilot asked to be deported to Mexico.
“We are facing a very complex investigation,” said Godoy.
On August 9, 2024, then-ambassador Ken Salazar maintained that there was no participation by US agents. However, two years later, the FBI recognized that it was a “successful, planned, organized and executed” operation by the agency to capture a Mexican on national soil and transfer him to another country.
This situation implies, according to Godoy, violations of Mexican and international law, an agreement outside the law, and a diplomatic lie that violates good faith in bilateral relations.
The FGR began a new investigation and requested detailed information from the United States about the events of July 25, 2024. In addition, seven related investigation folders are reported.
