Ismael El Mayo Zambada
MexicocriminalMaleb. 19382.3Global Dominance: 0.00%Ismael El Mayo Zambada is a prominent Mexican drug lord and a key figure in the Sinaloa Cartel, known for his strategic and low-profile leadership style. He has been involved in drug trafficking for decades and is considered one of the most powerful narcotics traffickers in the world. In recent news, he has reportedly provided information to U.S. authorities regarding cartel operations, which has led to increased surveillance measures by American military forces in relation to Mexican drug cartels.
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Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is a co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel, linked to the criminal activities surrounding Cesar Gastelum's death.
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Vietnam· 2026-08-06
Ismael El Mayo Zambada was captured and transferred to the United States, impacting Sinaloa's economy.
Sinaloa registra la peor caída económica del paísMexico· 2026-07-30
Ismael El Mayo Zambada was kidnapped in Sinaloa and transferred to the United States, leading to increased violence in the state.
Culiacán lucha por retomar la normalidad a 2 años de narcoguerra; “No hay paz, la gente se adaptó a la violencia”Mexico· 2026-07-24
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was sentenced to life in prison for drug trafficking by U.S. authorities.
El Mayo Zambada es condenado en EEUU a cadena perpetua por narcotráfico
Honduras· 2026-07-20
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, cofounder of the Sinaloa cartel, was sentenced to life in prison for drug trafficking in the United States.
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, cofundador del cartel de Sinaloa, es condenado en Estados Unidos a cadena perpetua por narcotráfico
Colombia· 2026-07-20
Ismael El Mayo Zambada is a significant figure in organized crime, linked to the drug trade.
Inverosímil, que la fiscalía no estuviera enterada quién era “El Jando”, señalan expertosMexico· 2026-07-16
Ismael El Mayo Zambada is a significant figure in ongoing investigations related to organized crime.
la 4T, el PAN y EU, escribe Mario MaldonadoMexico· 2026-07-16
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is a co-leader of the Sinaloa cartel and is also imprisoned in the United States.
Muere en balacera jefe de célula de banda criminal de los ‘Chapitos’ en México
Costa Rica· 2026-07-09
Ismael El Mayo Zambada was involved in the operation that led to his arrest and that of Joaquín Guzmán López.
Ken Salazar, del derecho de picaporte al purgatorio de la 4T; el giro en su relación con MéxicoMexico· 2026-07-08
Ismael el Mayo Zambada is a drug lord whose capture is being discussed in relation to U.S. operations.
Sheinbaum cuestiona la versión de EE. UU. sobre la captura del capo Ismael el Mayo Zambada
Guatemala· 2026-07-07Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada accepted a life sentence in a U.S. court after pleading guilty to drug trafficking and organized crime charges.
El Mayo Zambada acepta cadena perpetua en un tribunal de Estados UnidosHonduras· 2026-07-07
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is a drug lord who was captured and delivered to the United States.
Ofensiva de México contra el Cártel de Sinaloa reduce la violencia, pero no el narcotráfico pese a la presión de Trump, según informe de Crisis GroupColombia· 2026-07-07
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada accepted a life sentence in a U.S. court after pleading guilty to drug trafficking and organized crime charges.
Narcotraficante mexicano 'El Mayo' Zambada acepta cadena perpetua en tribunal de EEUU
Dominican Republic· 2026-07-07Ismael El Mayo Zambada has requested the court to consider his health condition when issuing his sentence.
"El Mayo" Zambada pide considerar su estado de salud en sentencia y reconoce que no recuperará su libertadMexico· 2026-07-07
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is a historical drug trafficker whose arrest has contributed to the internal war of the Sinaloa Cartel.
Arrestan a jefe regional de Los Chapitos, facción del Cartel de SinaloaHonduras· 2026-06-26
Ismael El Mayo Zambada was also a significant figure in the criminal landscape that El Mencho witnessed decline.
El día que El Mencho perdió la vida “durante su traslado a la CDMX”, escribe Héctor de MauleónMexico· 2026-02-23
Ismael El Mayo Zambada is mentioned in relation to his respect for another criminal figure, El Mencho.
Claudia Sheinbaum se sube al ring | Opinión
Spain· 2026-02-23
Ismael El Mayo Zambada is a leader of the Sinaloa Cartel whose arrest triggered violence among rival factions.
La caída de El Mencho da un espaldarazo a la estrategia de seguridad de MéxicoSpain· 2026-02-23
Ismael El Mayo Zambada's kidnapping by Joaquín Guzmán López shows U.S. willingness to act.
Se dispara en México cifra de aseguramientos de fentanilo; expertos lo ligan con presión de EUMexico· 2025-12-23
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada's capture in the United States triggered an internal war within the Sinaloa Cartel.
Cuatro de los 10 países más peligrosos del mundo están en Latinoamérica: ¿sale Colombia?Colombia· 2025-12-13
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is a Mexican drug trafficker whose sentencing has been postponed until April 2026.
Aplazan sentencia del narcotraficante mexicano El Mayo Zambada hasta abril de 2026
Panama· 2025-12-12Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is a co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel who was targeted for extradition.
Chiến dịch bí mật dẫn độ 55 trùm ma túy Mexico sang MỹVietnam· 2025-12-06
Ismael El Mayo Zambada was mentioned in the context of information sharing between Ken Salazar and Alejandro Gertz Manero.
Crónica de una caída, escribe Héctor de MauleonMexico· 2025-12-02
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was arrested in July 2024 in Texas after they landed in the US on a private plane.
Son of drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case in deal with prosecutors
United States· 2025-12-01Ismael El Mayo Zambada was taken to an airport in New Mexico for extradition.
Gritos contra la inseguridad en el país, escribe Manuel FeregrinoMexico· 2025-11-29
Ismael El Mayo Zambada is a major associate of Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán.
Joaquín Guzmán López, hijo del Chapo, se declarará culpable en un tribunal de IllinoisSpain· 2025-11-29
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada pleaded guilty in the US, admitting to bribing Mexican politicians and military officials.
Congela Senado ley de protección para desplazadosMexico· 2025-11-23
Ismael El Mayo Zambada's arrest led to a power struggle between his group and the Guzmán faction.
El Cártel Jalisco, el gran ganadorMexico· 2025-10-23
Ismael El Mayo Zambada's testimony is considered valuable for understanding the history of the Sinaloa Cartel.
Narcoacuerdos, presión diplomática | El UniversalMexico· 2025-10-03
Ismael El Mayo Zambada was kidnapped by one of the factions, leading to further violence in the region.
Un año de horror en Sinaloa: viaje por la batalla entre Los Chapitos y Los Mayos en la cuna del narcotráfico mexicanoSpain· 2025-09-09
