Ismael El Mayo Zambada
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.
Born on Dec 01, 1938 (87 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 3 | 3.33 | 0.44% | +20% | 128,932,753 | 687,641 | $1,200,000 | 6,400$ |
| Spain | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 42,698 | $1,400,000 | 1,279$ |
| United States | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 156,060 | $21,000,000 | 9,901$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 2.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 98,322 | $340,000 | 343$ |
| Panama | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,090 | $76,000 | 72$ |
| Totals | 7 | 608,343,533 | 988,811 | $24,016,000 | 17,995$ |
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Recent Mentions
Panama:
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is a Mexican drug trafficker whose sentencing has been postponed until April 2026.
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Vietnam:
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is a co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel who was targeted for extradition.
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Mexico:
Ismael El Mayo Zambada was mentioned in the context of information sharing between Ken Salazar and Alejandro Gertz Manero.
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United States:
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was arrested in July 2024 in Texas after they landed in the US on a private plane.
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Mexico:
Ismael El Mayo Zambada was taken to an airport in New Mexico for extradition.
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Spain:
Ismael El Mayo Zambada is a major associate of Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán.
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Mexico:
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada pleaded guilty in the US, admitting to bribing Mexican politicians and military officials.
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Mexico:
Ismael El Mayo Zambada's arrest led to a power struggle between his group and the Guzmán faction.
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Mexico:
Ismael El Mayo Zambada's testimony is considered valuable for understanding the history of the Sinaloa Cartel.
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Spain:
Ismael El Mayo Zambada was kidnapped by one of the factions, leading to further violence in the region.
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