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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum accused Ken Salazar of lying about the 2024 capture of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada. Salazar, who writes about the issue in his new book 'Borderlands,' responded on 'The Takeout.'

Ken Salazar denied lying about U.S. involvement in the capture of drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, following accusations from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and the Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR). The arrest occurred in New Mexico in July 2024, with Guzmán López admitting to orchestrating Zambada’s kidnapping. Salazar claimed U.S. resources were not used in the operation, while a report suggested FBI involvement.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Interior Minister Rosa Icela Rodríguez questioned U.S. involvement in the 2024 capture of Sinaloa Cartel leader Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, citing contradictions between U.S. statements. The Mexican government accused the FBI of claiming credit for the operation and suggested a U.S. pact with cartel members, while the U.S. Embassy denied collaboration. Mexican authorities plan to seek information from the FBI about the arrest.

Former U.S. ambassador Ken Salazar's memoir claims former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador feared U.S. authorities might gain information from Sinaloa Cartel leader Ismael Zambada about corrupt officials. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum later contradicted this, stating AMLO's concern was U.S. interference in Zambada's 2024 arrest, which U.S. authorities denied orchestrating.

A citizen-led initiative in Douglas County, Colorado, seeks to expand the number of County Commissioners from three to five, with a debate over whether the change would affect term limits. Current County Commissioner George Teal argues the proposal could allow commissioners to bypass term limits by alternating between district and at-large roles, while organizer Angela Thomas contends term limits apply to the position itself. Legal precedent from 2000 involving former Attorney General Ken Salazar supports Teal's interpretation.

Ken Salazar, a former U.S. ambassador to Mexico under President Joe Biden, considered running for president against Biden in 2024 after a debate performance and criticized the administration's handling of the border crisis. He also expressed dissatisfaction with Kamala Harris's effectiveness in addressing migration after she was tasked with the role. Salazar praised Biden's eventual decision to shut down the border but called it too late to impact the election.

Ken Salazar, a former U.S. ambassador to Mexico under President Joe Biden, considered running for president in 2024 after Biden's debate performance and criticized Kamala Harris's handling of the border crisis in a new book. Salazar argued the administration failed to address the border situation effectively, claiming Harris's role as border czar had no impact on migration flows.

Ken Salazar, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, considered a 2024 presidential bid due to frustration with the Biden administration’s handling of the southern border with Mexico, as detailed in his upcoming memoir. The book, titled 'Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America,' was reported by Politico.

Ken Salazar, U.S. ambassador to Mexico under President Biden, expressed frustration with the White House's border policy approach, leading him to consider a 2024 presidential run. His forthcoming book details his advocacy for a 'new North American alliance' and critiques the administration's handling of immigration. Salazar met with Democratic candidates but did not pursue his presidential bid after Biden selected Kamala Harris as his successor.