Mexico's El Mayo: A Deal Between Drug Lord and US Prosecutors

You might not expect a top drug lord like Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada to be having friendly chats with US prosecutors. But that's exactly what's happening. El Mayo, the big boss of the Sinaloa cartel, is in talks about a plea deal. These talks aren't exactly smooth sailing, but both sides want to keep at it. El Mayo's lawyer has a tough job. He also represents El Mayo's son, Vicente, who could testify against his own dad. This could cause some serious issues, but the judge thinks it's okay for now because there are other lawyers involved. El Mayo was arrested last summer. He claims he was kidnapped from Mexico. His arrest stirred up trouble between different cartel groups and caused some tension between the US and Mexico. It's like a chess game where not all the pieces are visible, and every move could start a storm.