Ismael Zambada

Ismael Zambada

criminal Mexico

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 (80 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
228,386
Power
2,123$
Sentiment
4.47
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Mexico 1 5.00 0.16% +0% 128,932,753 200,206 $1,200,000 1,863$
Guatemala 1 2.00 0.10% +0% 17,915,568 17,276 $82,000 79$
Hungary 1 2.00 0.11% +0% 9,660,351 10,903 $160,000 181$
Totals 3 156,508,672 228,385 $1,442,000 2,123$
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Recent Mentions

Hungary Hungary: Ismael Zambada is the drug lord who controls the local faction of the Sinaloa Cartel. 2

Index.hu: Index - FOMO - Fényes nappal rabolták el a felnőttfilmes színésznőt, a kamera mindent vett

Guatemala Guatemala: Nicole Pardo's online store reportedly included references to the drug trafficker Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada. 2

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: los detalles del secuestro de una influencer en Culiacán que quedó grabado en video

Mexico Mexico: Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is a co-founder and historical leader of the Sinaloa Cartel who pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges. 3

El Universal: Juez de EU acepta aplazar sentencia de “El Mayo” y fija fecha para el 13 de abril de 2026