U.S. Captures Key Drug Traffickers, Including El Chapo’s Son

Mexico's Security Minister Rosa Rodriguez announced that the U.S. government detained drug traffickers Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the son of "El Chapo" Guzman. Mexican authorities did not participate in the operation, according to Rodriguez during a morning press conference.

Mexico's Security Minister Rosa Rodriguez announced Friday that the U.S. government has detained two high-profile drug traffickers: Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the son of infamous cartel leader "El Chapo" Guzman.

Rodriguez made the announcement during a regular morning news conference, noting that Mexican authorities did not take part in the operation to capture the criminals.

This development marks a significant step in ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking networks that operate between Mexico and the United States.

(With inputs from agencies.)