The U.S. siege on the Sinaloa Cartel continues in an effort to combat the rising overdose deaths from fentanyl. The DEA is ramping up measures to disrupt production and distribution beyond U.S. borders. Sanctions and arrests targeting the cartel’s factions, like Los Chapitos, are on the rise. The recent massacre in Chiapas reflects the violent struggle for control in Mexico amidst legal and government attacks. The deteriorating health of ‘El Mayo’ Zambada, a key figure in the cartel, has further intensified the U.S.’s crusade.
Recent U.S. Treasury Department sanctions against key figures linked to the Sinaloa Cartel highlight the global network of illicit activities. The escalating crackdown on the cartel’s operations, including the extradition of key members like Ovidio Guzmán, aims to curb the influx of fentanyl into the U.S.
The ongoing DEA investigations reveal the complex structure of the Sinaloa Cartel, with multiple factions vying for control. The pressure on both Mexico and China to dismantle the cartel’s financial networks underscores the global nature of the drug crisis. Political tensions complicate international efforts to combat drug trafficking, signaling a long and arduous battle ahead.
Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get more English-language news coverage from EL PAÍS USA Edition