Ismael Zambada
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is a prominent Mexican drug lord and a key leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, known for his long-standing partnership with Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán. He has been involved in drug trafficking for decades and is considered one of the most powerful figures in the drug trade, maintaining a low profile compared to other cartel leaders.
Born on Jan 01, 1946 (79 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Guatemala | 5 | 3.40 | 0.29% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 52,693 | $82,000 | 241$ |
| Mexico | 4 | 3.75 | 0.36% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 468,421 | $1,200,000 | 4,360$ |
| Honduras | 3 | 4.00 | 0.15% | +10% | 9,904,608 | 16,668 | $25,000 | 42$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 2.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 15,438 | $48,000 | 26$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 5,284 | $40,000 | 18$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 18,078 | $450,000 | 180$ |
| Peru | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 14,097 | $230,000 | 98$ |
| Totals | 16 | 275,029,513 | 590,679 | $2,075,000 | 4,965$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Mexico:
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada alleges that Joaquín Guzmán López kidnapped him.
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Guatemala:
Ismael 'Mayo' Zambada is a co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel and has been detained in the U.S.
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Mexico:
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada's kidnapping sparked a violent war between rival gangs in Sinaloa.
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Peru:
Ismael 'el Mayo' Zambada is noted as a co-creator of the Sinaloa Cartel.
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Guatemala:
He is a founder of the Sinaloa cartel and is sought by the DEA.
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Argentina:
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was arrested in July and is awaiting trial in the United States.
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Guatemala:
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is a co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel and is currently negotiating a plea deal in the U.S. to avoid the death penalty.
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Guatemala:
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is a Mexican drug trafficker and co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel.
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Honduras:
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is a Mexican drug trafficker and co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, currently negotiating a plea deal with the U.S. government.
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Mexico:
Ismael Zambada, known as 'El Mayo', is a Mexican drug trafficker facing multiple charges in the United States.
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