The world watched as Ismael Elota Zambada, the notorious leader of Mexico's Caloa cartel, faced a Texas Federal court on Friday. After his Thursday arrest by US federal agents, the 76-year-old pleaded not guilty on all charges. But what does this mean for the drug trade in the United States? And what are the broader implications of his capture?
The world of international crime is a labyrinth of intrigue, where the lines between drugs, weapons, and political agendas blur. In this edition of "Hot Money," we delve into the shadowy nexus between Iran and the European drug trade, uncovering a tale of espionage, betrayal, and the lengths to which regimes and cartels will go to circumvent international sanctions.
In a stunning turn of events, the son of the notorious drug trafficker El Chapo, Wen Guzman Lopez, has been taken into US custody. Alongside him is El Chapo's former partner, the infamous Mexican drug lord Ishmail Zambada, known as El Mayo. This significant capture was confirmed by two US officials who revealed that both were apprehended after touching down in a private plane in El Paso, Texas, on a Thursday.