El Chapo's recent kidnapping from Mexico’s maximum security prison by the Los Zetas cartel has caused tension amongst Mexican government officials and Sinaloa cartel members alike. Feuding between El Chapo and El Pollo, El Chapo’s brother, serves as motivation behind this kidnapping. According to an inside source, this was an attempt to poke holes in the Sinaloan cartel. Los Zetas successfully exposed weaknesses in the cartel powerhouse.
Formally, Los Zetas has demanded control over the state of Coahilia. For years, Los Zetas have fought control over this lucrative territory. With El Chapo in their hands, they may finally have the leverage to acquire control over this coveted state.
