
A Historic Blow to Cartels: Is This Surrender of 29 Leaders Linked to Mexico's Bid to Reclaim El Mayo Zambada? - Gateway Hispanic
On February 27, 2025, the United States took into custody 29 leaders of Mexican drug cartels, a historic blow against the criminal organizations that have

On February 27, 2025, the United States took into custody 29 leaders of Mexican drug cartels, a historic blow against the criminal organizations that have flooded our communities with deadly drugs like fentanyl and exploited a vulnerable border for far too long.
This achievement, the result of relentless pressure from President Donald Trump and the diplomatic skill of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marks a turning point: the era of harming Americans without consequences is over.
As Kash Patel, nominated to head the FBI, stated, “The FBI and its partners will scour every corner of the earth to bring terrorists and cartel members to justice.” And it should be so!
But behind the headlines lies a nagging question: Why now? Why did Mexico, after years of shielding its most notorious criminals, suddenly hand over 29 of them in a single day—the largest such transfer in history? Could this be less about capitulation to US pressure and more about a calculated play—perhaps to secure the return of a figure like Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the Sinaloa Cartel's elusive mastermind, who remains a prize Mexico might want back on its soil?