López Obrador demands clarity on the arrests of "El Mayo" and Guzmán López.

In the morning press conference this Thursday, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador expressed his desire to obtain detailed information regarding the recent arrests of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, the alleged leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of the infamous drug trafficker Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. López Obrador indicated that, although his government already has some data on the case, a formal communication from the U.S. authorities involved in the operation is still awaited. The president emphasized the importance of clarifying the circumstances surrounding these arrests, which have generated various versions and speculations. "We want to know how it was," he stressed, mentioning that there have been contradictory reports, including a claim from Zambada's lawyer asserting that his client was kidnapped, in contrast to the idea that there may have been an agreement with Guzmán López. López Obrador also highlighted that it has already been ruled out that the flight related to the arrests originated from Sonora. Despite the rumors surrounding the operation, the president called for calm and patience, suggesting that all relevant details will be revealed in due time and that the Mexican government is not willing to cover anything up. In a firm tone, the president stated that his administration represents the people of Mexico and that it will not fall into the trap of being "accomplices" of foreign governments. "We are not puppets; we are not anyone's puppets," he asserted, emphasizing the need for transparency in such situations, especially when they involve prominent figures from organized crime. The president also referred to the relationship with the U.S. government, stressing that good communications have been maintained over time. "If they don’t want to send us information, well, we will say: we don’t have information, because they don’t want to; I don’t know what they are hiding," he warned, making it clear that his government will seek answers but will also respect the necessary timelines for obtaining them. Throughout his remarks, López Obrador made a comparison to the Odebrecht corruption case, which had repercussions in several Latin American countries. This parallel suggests the complexity of international relations and how, at times, agreements can trigger unforeseen consequences in the politics and justice systems of the involved countries. The president also addressed the security situation in the region affected by these events. "What we desire is peace," he stated, reiterating that his main concern is the protection of human life and social stability. So far, he indicated that the region has maintained notable calm, with no reports of violence or exceptional confrontations. López Obrador emphasized that his administration has made progress in investigating the case and that as soon as he has access to formal information from the United States, he commits to sharing it with the public. "This is like justice; it takes time, but it arrives," he expressed, reflecting his confidence that clear and precise answers regarding the circumstances of the arrests will eventually be obtained. Media and public attention on this case is intense, not only due to the relevance of the individuals involved but also because of the implications it could have on the fight against drug trafficking and national security. The coming days will be crucial to uncover more about the truth behind these arrests, as well as to observe how relations between Mexico and the United States will develop in this delicate context.