FBI’s Role in El Mayo’s Arrest Under Scrutiny | Denver News

Mexico’s attorney general is investigating explosive claims that the FBI conducted a covert arrest of drug lord El Mayo inside Mexico — a move that could violate national sovereignty and expose U.S. officials as liars. While U.S. authorities insist agents only took custody after he arrived in the U.S. via a ruse involving a son of El Chapo, new evidence, including an FBI-backed air museum exhibit on “Air Kings,” fuels suspicion. Former U.S. ambassador Ken Salazar denies misleading Mexico, but Mexican officials demand transparency — especially over the aircraft and pilot used — as tensions between the two nations simmer over cartel violence and cross-border operations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1bd610722332f04b