El Mayo Zambada
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is a prominent Mexican drug lord and a key figure in the Sinaloa Cartel. He has been involved in drug trafficking for decades and is known for his role in the production and distribution of various narcotics, including cocaine and methamphetamine. Zambada has managed to evade capture for years and is considered one of the most powerful and influential drug traffickers in Mexico. His operations have been linked to extensive violence and corruption, contributing significantly to the ongoing crisis of drug-related crime in the region. Recently, he was mentioned in the context of U.S. surveillance efforts to gather intelligence on drug cartels, indicating his ongoing relevance in the narcotics landscape.
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Recent news mentions
El Mayo Zambada is mentioned in the context of potential offers to the U.S. government during trials of major drug lords.
Harfuch confirma que el Cártel de Sinaloa sigue operando políticamente, escribe Héctor de Mauleón
Mexico· 2026-02-05
The agreement of 'El Mayo' Zambada in the United States raised fears about what he might reveal.
Corrupción y muerte , escribe Azucena UrestiMexico· 2025-12-25
El Mayo Zambada is mentioned in relation to his network of operations in Guatemala and his criminal and political connections with the Sinaloa cartel.
10 datos para entender el conflicto entre el cartel de Sinaloa y el cartel de Chiapas en Guatemala
Guatemala· 2025-12-12
El Mayo Zambada accepted in court that he led a drug trafficking network for 50 years.
La podredumbre y la impunidad siguen siendo la realidad de MéxicoMexico· 2025-09-11
Zambada is described as the oldest and most powerful drug trafficker in Mexico who has reached an agreement with the U.S. government.
El enemigo de AMLO, en MéxicoMexico· 2025-09-03
El Mayo Zambada is a co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel who pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges.
Fiscal Pam Bondi dice que Honduras sirve de puente aéreo para el tráfico de drogas
Honduras· 2025-08-26
El Mayo Zambada was detained in a controversial operation that raised diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Mexico.
Sospechosismo crece, a un año de la caída de “El Mayo”Mexico· 2025-07-25
El Mayo Zambada is a drug lord arrested by the U.S. and is part of the crucial agenda between the two governments.
México envía a EE UU a 29 detenidos vinculados con el narcotráfico en una de las mayores extradiciones de su historia
Venezuela· 2025-02-28
El Mayo Zambada is a prominent figure in the drug trafficking world whose legal team has sparked controversy.
Los abogados del narco, metidos hasta el cuello en MorenaMexico· 2025-02-26
'El Mayo' Zambada is a drug lord who is currently facing legal challenges.
“Destruir cárteles fortalecerá la economía de México: EUMexico· 2025-02-26
El Mayo Zambada's arrest highlights the lack of trust between the US and Mexico.
Drogenhandel in Zentralamerika: Trump erwägt harte Massnahmen
Switzerland· 2025-02-26
'El Mayo' Zambada is referenced as the detained capo in the United States.
Sheinbaum se desvincula de Juan Pablo Penilla, abogado de “El Mayo” Zambada relacionado con Morena; “No conozco a la persona”Mexico· 2025-02-24
El Mayo Zambada's request for repatriation was presented at the Mexican Consulate in New York, which is currently without a head.
Taddei nombra a cercano sin experienciaMexico· 2025-02-22
El Mayo Zambada is demanding the Mexican government to request his repatriation from the United States.
La dura exigencia de El Mayo Zambada al gobierno de Sheinbaum para que reclame a EEUU su repatriación a México
Uruguay· 2025-02-21
El Mayo Zambada is mentioned as part of negotiations for entering the witness protection program in the U.S.
EU: compartimos con México datos de vigilancia a narcosMexico· 2025-02-14
