United States — Drug Enforcement Administration & Mexico

United States — Drug Enforcement Administration: The United States — Drug Enforcement Administration is involved in the investigation, with one of its confidential sources allegedly kidnapped, tortured, and killed by the Sinaloa Cartel with the help of Juan Valenzuela Millan.

Mexico: Mexico is facing a political crisis due to the US indictment of its officials. The government, led by Claudia Sheinbaum, is balancing national sovereignty with US pressure, vowing to try accused officials in Mexico if evidence is 'irrefutable' and refusing immediate arrests.

United States — Drug Enforcement Administration: The United States — Drug Enforcement Administration considers the Jalisco New Generation Cartel as powerful as the Sinaloa Cartel, with a presence in all 50 U.S. states.