Once a vibrant location for celebrations and gatherings, Huertos del Pedregal in Culiacan, Sinaloa, has become deserted after the capture of drug lord Ismael El Mayo Zambada. Residents like Ana Becerra report an inability to attract visitors even with lower prices. Zambada's capture on July 25, 2024, involved speculation of betrayal by his godson, Joaquin Guzman Lopez. Zambada had been summoned to mediate a political conflict between local politicians, but this move led to his downfall and highlighted the intertwining of local politics and organized crime in the region.
Huertos del Pedregal was once filled with parties and celebrations but now lies deserted due to a significant decrease in gatherings following the capture of drug lord Ismael El Mayo Zambada.
Ana Becerra, a resident, notes that even after lowering rental prices, they cannot revive interest in the venues as they have become eerily quiet.
The capture of Zambada on July 25, 2024, revealed not only his betrayal by godson Joaquin Guzman Lopez, but also involved local political conflicts that complicated the drug lord's role as a mediator.
Zambada was lured to Huertos del Pedregal under the pretense of mediating a conflict between local politicians, showcasing the intersection of politics and organized crime in Sinaloa.
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