An operation to capture El Chapo's son failed disastrously Thursday as several Mexican security forces were held hostage by heavily armed cartel fighters. Officials say at least eight people died in a series of gun battles across the Culiacan.
An operation to capture one of Mexico’s most powerful drug lords failed disastrously Thursday as several Mexican security forces were held hostage by heavily armed cartel fighters who laid siege to the northern Mexican city of Culiacan.
The cartel’s victory in subduing authorities was a stunning humiliation for the Mexican government, which has struggled to quell growing violence across the country.On Friday, security officials gave more details about exactly how Mexican authorities were so overpowered.sat a news conference in Culiacan that members of the army and the newly formed national guard were seeking to execute an extradition arrest warrant for Guzman that was issued by a federal judge in the United States.
Authorities returned fire, took control of the house and found four occupants inside, including 28-year-old Guzman, he said. “With the goal of safeguarding the well-being and tranquility of Culiacan society, officials in the security Cabinet decided to suspend the actions,” Durazo said.Burning vehicles serve as a roadblock during the battle between armed gunmen and security forces in Culiacan.
The arrest of a highly sought fugitive who has helped lead one of the country’s oldest and most powerful cartels would have been an impressive feat for the government.
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