Sheinbaum discusses Maduro's potential connections to the Sinaloa Cartel, as reported by the US.
In a recent development, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has publicly questioned the U.S. government's allegations regarding Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's involvement with the notorious Sinaloa Cartel.
The U.S. government has been vocal about its accusations against Maduro, linking him to the "Cartel of the Suns," a Venezuelan drug trafficking organisation that collaborates with the Sinaloa Cartel and Tren de Aragua gang. These allegations include claims of Maduro's leadership role in large-scale narcotrafficking operations and his cartel's cooperation with the Sinaloa Cartel.
However, President Sheinbaum has emphasised that the Mexican government has no evidence or investigations supporting these U.S. allegations. She has called for transparency and evidence in the U.S. government's claims against Maduro.
It's important to note that no evidence related to Maduro's connection to the Sinaloa Cartel has been found in Mexico's investigation. The Mexican government has not opened any investigation into these alleged links and has recognised Maduro's 2024 election victory, differing from the U.S. stance.
The U.S. government has taken significant steps to support its allegations. The Department of State has increased the reward for the arrest of Nicolás Maduro to $50 million, and the Treasury has sanctioned Maduro's Cartel of the Suns for materially supporting the Sinaloa Cartel. U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi considers Maduro a threat to national security.
In a separate issue, Mexican President Sheinbaum has also addressed a gift recognition by Club 51 for a person named Gutiérrez Luna. Club 51 has expressed regret over this recognition, but the details about the nature of the gift or the context of the campaign are not specified. Gutiérrez Luna is associated with issues related to F1 racing.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether the U.S. government will present evidence to support its claims about Maduro's connection to the Sinaloa Cartel. For now, President Sheinbaum's statements stand, denying any investigation linking Maduro to the Sinaloa Cartel.
- The ongoing dispute over Maduro's alleged involvement with the Sinaloa Cartel has triggered a political debate, with the U.S. government's assertions being questioned by Mexico's President Sheinbaum.
- As policy-and-legislation and crime-and-justice matter, the U.S. government has taken measures to back its accusations against Maduro, such as increasing the reward for his arrest and sanctioning his cartel. However, these actions have not been supported by evidence in Mexico's investigations.
- Beyond the Maduro controversy, general-news in Mexico has also been focused on a recognition given by Club 51 to a person named Gutiérrez Luna, but the details about the nature of the gift or the campaign context remain unclear.
