Ismael Zambada García
MexicocriminalMaleb. 19602.2Global Dominance: 0.02%Ismael Zambada García, also known as 'El Mayo,' is a prominent Mexican drug lord and a key figure in the Sinaloa Cartel. He has been involved in drug trafficking for decades and is known for his ability to maintain a low profile while wielding significant power within the cartel. Often considered a rival to Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, Zambada has played a central role in the operations of the Sinaloa Cartel, overseeing large-scale drug shipments and maintaining control over drug trafficking routes into the United States.
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Ismael Zambada García was kidnapped and later transferred to the United States by Mauro Núñez Ojeda.
El Jando, además de piloto, ¿asesino de Cuén?, escribe Salvador García SotoMexico· 2026-07-29
Ismael Zambada García, known as 'El Mayo', is linked to the criminal group 'Los Rusos'.
Dan golpe a "Los Rusos", brazo armado de "La Mayiza", en Sonora; localizan centro de acopio de armas y aseguran arsenalMexico· 2026-07-25Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada Garcia was sentenced on Monday to life in a U.S. prison and ordered to forfeit $15 billion in drug trafficking profits.
Sinaloa Cartel co-founder El Mayo sentenced to life in a US prison
United States· 2026-07-21
Ismael Zambada Garcia has poisoned American communities for nearly four decades to earn billions in profit.
Meksikos narkotikų baronas „El Mayo“ nuteistas kalėti iki gyvos galvos
Lithuania· 2026-07-20
Ismael Zambada García, known as 'El Mayo', was sentenced to life in prison in New York for drug trafficking.
Ismael "Mayo" Zambada es condenado a cadena perpetua en EUMexico· 2026-07-20
Ismael Zambada García, known as El Mayo, was captured after being transported by Núñez Ojeda.
“El Jando”, piloto del caso Mayo coopera con gobierno de EU; se declaró culpableMexico· 2026-07-17
Ismael Zambada García, known as El Mayo, is a prominent drug lord who was transported to the United States by Mauro Alberto Núñez Ojeda.
Tras serie de pifias, dieron a EU a piloto que trasladó a “El Mayo”Mexico· 2026-07-16
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was a co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel and was arrested while being transported to the United States.
lo detienen, lo presumen como piloto de "Los Chapitos" y 6 meses después lo mandan a EUMexico· 2026-07-15
Ismael Zambada García is a drug lord and founder of the Sinaloa Cartel.
FGR detuvo, entregó a EU y luego confirmó identidad de "El Jando", vinculado al traslado de "El Mayo"Mexico· 2026-07-15
Ismael Zambada García, alias 'El Mayo', is accused of paying millions in bribes to various levels of the Mexican government.
DEA ve “conexión mortal” entre cárteles y gobierno mexicano; “son lo mismo”, dice jefe de la agenciaMexico· 2026-07-14
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is a co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel and was captured in July 2024.
Polémicas declaraciones en libro y pausa entre el Ken Salazar y AMLO; cronología de todo lo que ha dicho el exembajador sobre "El Mayo"Mexico· 2026-07-14
Ismael Zambada García, known as 'El Mayo', is accused of being a prolific and powerful drug trafficker who paid millions in bribes to the Mexican government.
Fiscales piden cadena perpetua para "El Mayo" ZambadaMexico· 2026-07-14
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was detained in the United States, prompting communications between Ken Salazar and AMLO.
Ken Salazar asegura que cuatro veces intentó hablar con AMLO tras detención de “El Mayo” ZambadaMexico· 2026-07-13
Ismael Zambada García is the leader and founder of the Sinaloa Cartel.
Estas son las piezas clave en el caso de Ismael “El Mayo” ZambadaMexico· 2026-07-10
Ismael Zambada García is a founder of the Sinaloa cartel who was captured in 2024.
Mexico investigates whether US lied about role in capture of drug lord | Mexico
United Kingdom· 2026-07-09Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada García is the founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, whose detention is under investigation.
FGR acusa al FBI de entregar información "falsa e imprecisa" en el caso de "El Mayo"; hay siete investigaciones abiertasMexico· 2026-07-09Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was mentioned in the context of his arrest and the controversy surrounding it.
"no era nuestro avión", diceMexico· 2026-07-09Ismael Zambada García, known as 'El Mayo', was kidnapped and transferred to the United States.
FGR apunta a que Ken Salazar mintió en el caso de "El Mayo"Mexico· 2026-07-08
Ismael Zambada García, known as El Mayo Zambada, is mentioned as part of the ongoing issues with drug trafficking.
¿Un logro en materia de seguridad?, escribe Catalina Pérez CorreaMexico· 2026-02-25
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada García is the uncle of the victim, Sergio Cazares Zambada.
Fiscalía de Sinaloa confirma asesinato del sobrino de "El Mayo" Zambada; fue hallado en camioneta abandonada frente a UniversidadMexico· 2026-02-11
Ismael Zambada was kidnapped and taken to the United States.
“Yo secuestré al Mayo”, escribe Salvador García SotoMexico· 2025-12-02
He is known as El Mayo and is a prominent leader in the Sinaloa Cartel.
Guerra Mayitos vs Chapitos desata incendios forestalesMexico· 2025-11-30
Ismael Zambada García is known as the powerful leader of the Sinaloa Cartel and has acknowledged leading a criminal organization that trafficked drugs to the United States.
"Carteles gringos": las pandillas que venden en EE.UU. la droga producida en América Latina (y por qué no tienen capos como "El Chapo")
Venezuela· 2025-10-09
Ismael Zambada García alleges dementia to be released from a detention center in Brooklyn and repatriated to Mexico.
Zambada alega locura y Archivaldo se sabe cercadoMexico· 2025-09-26
Ismael Zambada García is the longtime leader of the Sinaloa cartel whose abduction has caused significant conflict in the state of Sinaloa.
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Guyana· 2025-09-26
He is referred to as 'El Mayo', another figure in the narcotrafficking world.
Una peligrosa reivindicación y un atroz homenaje
Dominican Republic· 2025-09-10
Ismael Zambada García, known as Mayo Zambada, is a leader of the Sinaloa Cartel and is involved in the violent power struggle in Culiacán.
La lucha entre las dos facciones del Cártel de Sinaloa
Panama· 2025-09-06
Ismael Zambada García, known as Mayo Zambada, is a Mexican drug lord who admitted to operating freely in Mexico while bribing officials.
¿Por qué Claudia Sheinbaum hace equilibrismo político ante las exigencias de EE. UU.?
Guatemala· 2025-09-05
Ismael Zambada García, also known as 'El Mayo', has confessed to a life of crime serving the Sinaloa Cartel.
El primer canto de El MayoMexico· 2025-08-26
Ismael Zambada García, known as El Mayo, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in a New York courtroom.
Narco-crackdown: Sinaloa cartel co-founder ‘El Mayo’ Zambada pleads guilty; faces life in prison
India· 2025-08-26