US lawyer denies ‘El Mayo’ kidnapping theory, complicating El Chapo son’s case | Intl

A new chapter in the saga of betrayals and intrigues involving top members of the Sinaloa Cartel has unfolded. The lawyer for Joaquín Guzmán López, son of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, denied allegations that his client kidnapped Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada to hand him over to U.S. authorities. Jeffrey Lichtman, who previously represented El Chapo in the “trial of the century,” is now defending Guzmán López in court, refuting claims of negotiations with American justice.

Amidst the legal proceedings, an exchange of statements from defense attorneys has intensified the media trial. The scandal surrounding the figures of El Chapo’s sons and El Mayo continues to brew, with conflicting reports of betrayals and kidnappings. Guzmán López’s lawyer denied any agreement to surrender, challenging previous assumptions and highlighting the evolving defense strategy.

Guzmán López faces a slew of charges including weapons possession and drug trafficking, pleading not guilty in court. Meanwhile, El Mayo also maintains his innocence and awaits further proceedings. The unfolding drama raises questions about the arrests, with investigations underway in both Mexico and the United States.