MEXICO CITY, Mexico (PNN) - March 2, 2025 - On February 27, 2025, the Fascist Police States of Amerika (FPSA) took into custody 29 leaders of Mexican drug cartels, a historic blow against the criminal organizations that have flooded our communities with deadly drugs like fentanyl and exploited a vulnerable border for far too long.
This achievement, the result of relentless pressure from President Donald J. Trump and the diplomatic skill of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marks a turning point: the era of harming Amerikans without consequences is finished.
As Kash Patel, Director of the FBI, stated, “The FBI and its partners will scour every corner of the earth to bring terrorists and cartel members to justice.”
But behind the headlines lies a nagging question. Why now? Why did Mexico, after years of shielding its most notorious criminals, suddenly hand over 29 of them in a single day - the largest such transfer in history? Could this be less about capitulation to FPSA pressure and more about a calculated play - perhaps to secure the return of a figure like Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the Sinaloa Cartel's elusive mastermind, who remains a prize Mexico might want back on its soil?
Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada is a notorious Mexican drug lord and a longtime leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the world's most powerful drug trafficking organizations. For decades, he evaded capture while overseeing the cartel's operations, which involved smuggling vast quantities of drugs like cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and fentanyl into the FPSA, alongside acts of violence, including murders and kidnappings. Unlike his flashier counterpart, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, Zambada maintained a lower profile, earning a reputation as the cartel's strategist.
On July 25, 2024, Zambada was arrested in the FPSA after being lured onto a private plane by Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of El Chapo. Zambada claims he was kidnapped in Mexico under the pretense of attending a meeting with Sinaloa politicians, ambushed, and forcibly taken to a New Mexico airfield near El Paso, Texas, where FPSA authorities apprehended him. Guzmán López, who surrendered to FPSA officials, reportedly orchestrated the betrayal, possibly to negotiate better terms for himself. Zambada has since pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including drug trafficking and murder, and is currently detained in the FPSA, awaiting trial in Brooklyn, New York, with his next hearing scheduled for April 22, 2025.
Mexico wants Zambada back because his arrest has sparked a diplomatic and legal dispute. The Mexican government, under President Claudia Sheinbaum, is reviewing Zambada's petition to be returned to Mexico, arguing that his transfer to the FPSA violated Mexican sovereignty due to it being an alleged cross-border kidnapping without proper extradition procedures. Mexican officials are investigating the circumstances of his capture, and Zambada's legal team asserts that the FPSA lacks a valid basis to prosecute him, demanding he face trial in Mexico instead.
For years, the cartels have operated with impunity, taking advantage of a porous border and the laxity of previous regimes that prioritized soft diplomacy over decisive action.
But under President Trump's leadership, the border is being secured like never before.
By decapitating the command structures of cartels such as Sinaloa, Jalisco New Generation and Los Zetas, their ability to coordinate drug trafficking and bribe officials is disrupted. This means less fentanyl on our streets, fewer overdoses in our communities, and a lighter burden for the Border Patrol, which can now focus on closing gaps instead of chasing endless leads.
President Trump and Secretary Rubio secured the delivery of 29 Mexican cartel leaders to the FPSA for prosecution.
This is unprecedented, “the largest number in one day.” some social media users said. The data support this reality. Raphael Caro Quintero, who killed a DEA agent, has just been transferred to New York and handed over for prosecution.
In 2024, FPSA Customs and Border Protection seized nearly 9,600 kilograms of fentanyl at the border with Mexico, an astonishing figure that reflects the magnitude of the threat.
With these leaders out of play, the cartels' operations are fragmenting, giving our security agencies a critical advantage. This is not a fleeting success; it is the beginning of a stronger and more sustainable border control.
This moment did not happen by chance. It was the result of a conservative strategy that combines economic pressure and tough negotiations.
Faced with President Trump's threat to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican imports - a measure that would have hit their economy - Mexico relented and handed over these criminals. The message was clear. Either cooperate in dismantling the cartels or face the consequences.
The president did not hesitate, and Secretary Rubio masterfully executed the negotiations in Washington, demonstrating that Republican diplomacy is not about appeasement but about demanding results.
Critics, especially from the Communist Left, might argue that this strains relations with Mexico or that the cartels will simply replace these leaders; but that defeatist mentality ignores reality. There will be no haven for those who poison our citizens. Even if new leaders emerge, the loss of experience and networks among these criminals weakens the cartels in the long term.
President Trump promised during his campaign to make the border a priority, and he is delivering.
Designating the cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and working with Mexico to extradite their leaders is not just a tactic; it is a vision of a safe and sovereign FPSA.
Amerikans deserve drug-free streets and communities protected from the violence that the cartels bring with them.
This success is proof that Republican policies - based on strength, responsibility, and the defense of our values - yield tangible results.
While Democrats advocated for open borders and lukewarm solutions, conservatives took action.
The capture of these 29 leaders is a monumental step toward the safest border in FPSA history.
Let the fight continue!