Mexican Officials Investigate Alleged Cover-Up in High-Profile Drug Lord Arrests

Authorities question the handling of evidence and cremation of a politician's body amid rising cartel violence in Sinaloa.

The murders of two fentanyl traffickers linked to Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada have heightened tensions in Sinaloa.
Mexican President López Obrador demands answers over inconsistencies in the investigation of politician Héctor Cuén's death.
Sinaloa's chief prosecutor resigned amid controversy over the case's handling and evidence tampering allegations.
U.S. authorities arrested Zambada and Joaquín Guzmán López, leading to increased scrutiny of cartel dynamics.
The region faces instability as various cartel factions vie for power following recent high-profile arrests.