Co-Founders of Sinaloa Cartel, Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, Arrested in Texas

Culiacan, Sinaloa state Mexico
Both men were indicted by federal grand juries for their roles in drug trafficking operations.
Ismael El Mayo Zambada had eluded law enforcement for decades and was known for his ability to corrupt officials and negotiate with rivals.
Joaquin Guzman Lopez, a son of infamous cartel boss Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, was also arrested during the operation.
The Sinaloa Cartel is responsible for trafficking drugs into the US and around the globe.
Two co-founders of the Sinaloa cartel, Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, were arrested in Texas.
Co-Founders of Sinaloa Cartel, Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, Arrested in Texas

Two of the most notorious figures in the Sinaloa cartel, one of the world's most powerful criminal organizations, were arrested last week. Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, both co-founders of the cartel and indicted by federal grand juries in various states for their roles in drug trafficking operations, were taken into custody.

According to reports, Joaquin Guzman Lopez orchestrated the arrests by luring Ismael El Mayo Zambada onto a plane that he believed was flying to Mexico. Instead, the plane landed in El Paso, Texas where federal agents arrested both men.

Ismael El Mayo Zambada had eluded law enforcement for decades and was known for his ability to corrupt officials and negotiate with rivals. His arrest could potentially lead to valuable information for U.S. prosecutors if he decides to cooperate.

Joaquin Guzman Lopez, a son of infamous cartel boss Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, was also arrested during the operation.

The Sinaloa Cartel is responsible for raking in billions of dollars annually by trafficking drugs into the US and around the globe. Notorious cartel boss Joaquin El Chapo Guzman was arrested three times and extradited to the US where he was convicted by a federal jury in Brooklyn and sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years.

The arrests come at a time when Mexico is facing increasing violence from other criminal organizations looking to fill the power vacuum left by the Sinaloa Cartel. The rise of the more violent Jalisco New Generation cartel could be a potential consequence of Ismael El Mayo Zambada's arrest.

It is important to note that while these reports suggest that Joaquin Guzman Lopez played a role in the arrests, it is crucial to remain skeptical and consider all sources of information. The media, including mainstream outlets, cannot be trusted without external supporting evidence.


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Confidence

75%

Doubts
  • Are there any recent studies or reports that suggest an increase in violence following such arrests?
  • How reliable are the sources reporting this news? Are there any independent confirmations?

Sources

95%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Mexican kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada's arrest likely to set off violent jockeying for power

ABC7 News (KABC-TV / ABC7 Los Angeles) Saturday, 27 July 2024 19:39
  • Unique Points
    • Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada was arrested by U.S. authorities.
    • Zambada could provide valuable information to U.S. prosecutors if he decides to cooperate.
    • Zambada was known for his ability to corrupt officials and negotiate with rivals, making him a significant figure in the cartel’s operations.
    • The arrest of Zambada could lead to the rise of the more violent Jalisco New Generation cartel in Mexico.
  • Accuracy
    • Zambada faces charges in multiple U.S federal courts and could potentially offer reams of information about the Sinaloa cartel’s operations if he decides to cooperate.
    • U.S. officials believe that Zambada was tricked into flying to the U.S. for his arrest.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting Vanda Felbab-Brown multiple times and attributing her opinions as facts. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the potential violence as 'significant' and 'high escalation'.
    • "There is significant potential for high escalation of violence across Mexico."
    • 'That is bad for Mexico, it's bad for the United States, as well as the possibility that the even more vicious (Jalisco New Generation cartel) will rise to even greater importance.'
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

89%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

One of the biggest cartel busts in recent memory began with an act of betrayal

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Catherine E. Saturday, 27 July 2024 21:17
  • Unique Points
    • Cartel co-founder Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada was arrested last week along with another major cartel figure, Joaquin Guzmán López
    • Both men face charges in the US for allegedly leading the cartel’s criminal operations, including its ‘deadly fentanyl manufacturing and trafficking networks’
    • Zambada pleaded not guilty to all charges in his first federal court appearance
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article contains several instances of selective reporting and editorializing. The authors focus on the 'act of betrayal' by Joaquín Guzmán López in arranging for Ismael El Mayo Zambada's arrest, but they do not mention that Zambada is also a wanted drug lord and cartel co-founder. They also quote an expert who expresses skepticism about the details of the arrest, but they do not provide any context or counterargument to balance his perspective. Additionally, the authors use emotional language like 'major development,' 'significant and stunning cartel busts,' and 'notorious and nefarious criminal enterprise' to manipulate readers' emotions.
    • This marks a major development in decades-long efforts to capture and prosecute alleged cartel bosses.
    • One cartel expert told CNN he’s dubious of some details officials have shared.
    • It was not the first time authorities had Zambada in their sights. In a 2010 interview with the Mexican magazine Proceso, Zambada said Mexico’s military had come close to capturing him at least four times before.
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

88%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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El Mayo Zambada lawyer: Client 'forcibly kidnapped' by El Chapo's son

The Los Angeles Times Keegan Hamilton Sunday, 28 July 2024 00:41
  • Unique Points
    • Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada was forcibly kidnapped by Joaquin Guzmán López, a son of infamous drug lord El Chapo Guzmán.
    • Joaquin Guzmán López allegedly overpowered Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and his light security detail during a meeting.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article contains emotional manipulation and selective reporting. The author presents the lawyer's claims as fact without disclosing that they are an accused criminal's representative. The author also implies that Zambada was tricked into boarding the plane by not disclosing the lawyer's statement alleging forcible kidnap, thus misleading readers.
    • The lawyer representing captured drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada rebutted claims that his client had been tricked into boarding an aircraft bound for the United States...
    • Zambada, 76, was taken into custody after he arrived at a small airport near El Paso, along with Joaquín Guzmán López, a 38-year-old son of El Chapo...
    • Caught off guard, Zambada was overpowered by Guzmán López and his men, Perez said.
    • My client neither surrendered nor negotiated any terms with the U.S. government. Joaquín Guzmán López forcibly kidnapped my client...
    • The attorney, Frank Perez, rejected reports that Zambada — who has pleaded not guilty to an array of drug trafficking, gun and money laundering charges — had surrendered or been duped onto the plane.
  • Fallacies (90%)
    The author reports the statements made by the lawyer for Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, who claims that his client was 'forcibly kidnapped' by a son of El Chapo. The author does not make any fallacious assertions or assumptions beyond what is reported in the article. However, there are some potential issues with inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to emotion that could lower the score slightly.
    • ][The attorney] rejected reports that Zambada had surrendered or been duped onto the plane. '[My client] neither surrendered nor negotiated any terms with the U.S. government. Joaquín Guzmán López forcibly kidnapped my client,' Perez said in a statement first reported by The Times.[/
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

US operation to capture Sinaloa cartel leaders had the help of one of the captured men: a son of ‘El Chapo,’ official says

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Emma Tucker, Friday, 26 July 2024 00:06
  • Unique Points
    • Joaquin Guzman Lopez organized his own arrest along with that of Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada by luring Zambada on a flight to examine a piece of land he thought was in Mexico but instead landed in El Paso, Texas where they were arrested.
    • Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez had eluded law enforcement for decades and were indicted by federal grand juries in various states. The Sinaloa Cartel is one of the most powerful criminal groups in the world, raking in billions of dollars annually by trafficking drugs into the US and around the globe.
    • Notorious cartel boss Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman was arrested three times and extradited to the US where he was convicted by a federal jury in Brooklyn and sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication