Ismael Mayo Zambada
Ismael 'Mayo' Zambada is a notorious Mexican drug lord who has been a leading figure in the Sinaloa Cartel for decades. Born on December 1, 1948, Zambada has been involved in the drug trade since the 1970s and has played a significant role in the trafficking of various narcotics, including cocaine and methamphetamine. He is known for his ability to evade law enforcement and has been sought after by both Mexican and U.S. authorities. Recently, Zambada has been in the news due to Mexico's repeated requests for his extradition from the United States, where he was detained irregularly in July of last year.
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Ismael Mayo Zambada is currently imprisoned in the United States alongside Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán.
Claudia Sheinbaum, presidenta de México, pide calma tras operativo en el que murió capo Nemesio Oseguera
Costa Rica· 2026-02-23
Ismael Mayo Zambada is another founder of the Sinaloa Cartel who is currently imprisoned in the United States.
Costa Rica activa alerta migratoria para vuelos provenientes de México tras muerte del líder narco Nemesio OsegueraCosta Rica· 2026-02-22
Ismael Mayo Zambada was an old leader of the now-defunct Sinaloa Cartel, recently captured.
Cae Nemesio Oseguera, ‘El Mencho’, el narco más buscado, en un operativo de seguridad
Spain· 2026-02-22
Ismael Mayo Zambada claimed he was misled and taken by Guzman Lopez to be extradited to the United States against his will.
Sonur El Chapo játar sekt
Iceland· 2025-12-02
Ismael 'Mayo' Zambada is set to plead guilty to several charges in a scheduled hearing in New York.
El Mayo Zambada, Cofundador de Cártel de Sinaloa, se declarará culpable en Nueva York | Estados Unidos | México últimas | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-08-18
Ismael 'Mayo' Zambada is one of the founders of the criminal organization and is facing trial in a New York court.
Fiscalía halla 20 cadáveres, cinco de ellos decapitados, en una carretera de Sinaloa
Guatemala· 2025-07-01
Ismael Mayo Zambada is referenced as the father of Ismael Zambada Sicairos and a key figure in the Sinaloa cartel.
16 cuerpos en una camioneta y cuatro decapitados colgados de un puente: el horror sin fin de la guerra en SinaloaSpain· 2025-06-30
Ismael 'Mayo' Zambada is a rival of the 'Chapo' Guzmán faction and is also imprisoned in the United States.
"El Perris", cabecilla del cártel de Sinaloa, muere en enfrentamiento con el Ejército mexicanoGuatemala· 2025-05-25
Ismael 'Mayo' Zambada is a drug lord who has been requested for extradition by the Mexican government after being detained in the United States.
México pidió a EEUU la extradición del capo "Mayo" Zambada
Nicaragua· 2025-02-25
