Ismael Zambada García
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, 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 Correa
Mexico· 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.
Claudia Sheinbaum’s uneven first year
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
El Mayo Zambada se declares guilty of drug trafficking in the U.S. and claims to have bribed Mexican police and politicians.
El Mayo Zambada se declara culpable de narcotráfico en EEUU y asegura que sobornó a policías y políticos mexicanos
Uruguay· 2025-08-26Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is a Mexican drug trafficker who pleaded guilty to charges of organized crime in a federal court in New York.
EU da "por decapitado" al Cártel de Sinaloa tras declaración de culpabilidad de "El Mayo"; sigue aquí minuto a minuto la conferenciaMexico· 2025-08-25
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, a historical leader and co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, pleaded guilty to charges of organized crime in a New York federal court.
"El Mayo" Zambada se declara culpable en EU; dice haber sobornado a políticos y militares mexicanosMexico· 2025-08-25Ismael Zambada Garcia, alias 'El Mayo', is preparing to plead guilty to charges against him in a federal court in Brooklyn.
El Mayo, l’un des fondateurs du cartel de Sinaloa, s’apprête à collaborer avec la justice américaine
France· 2025-08-25
Ismael Zambada García, known as 'El Mayo', is a historical leader and co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel who is facing multiple charges related to drug trafficking.
"El Mayo" lider del Cartel de Sinaloa vuelve a juicio el lunesDominican Republic· 2025-08-24
Ismael 'el Mayo' Zambada García is a prominent figure in the Sinaloa Cartel.
México entrega a EE. UU. a los capos el Cuini, la Tuta y al yerno del Mayo ZambadaGuatemala· 2025-08-14
Ismael Zambada García is known as 'El Mayo' and was a leader of the Sinaloa Cartel.
Comparece "El Chuy", operador del Cártel de Sinaloa ante corte federal de Brooklyn; se le vincula con el CuliacanazoMexico· 2025-08-14
Ismael Zambada 'El Mayo' García is a prominent figure in the Sinaloa Cartel.
México entrega a EEUU a 26 narcos, incluido el yerno de ‘El Mayo’ Zambada
Honduras· 2025-08-13Ismael Zambada García, known as 'El Mayo', is involved in a legal case where U.S. prosecutors have decided not to seek the death penalty against him.
“El Mayo” Zambada libra la pena de muerte; fiscales de EU acuerdan no solicitarlaMexico· 2025-08-05
Ismael Zambada García, known as 'El Mayo', is one of the most wanted drug lords who was captured and taken out of Mexico.
Un año sin el Mayo y sin paz en SinaloaMexico· 2025-07-26
Ismael Zambada García, co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, was reportedly kidnapped and taken to the United States against his will.
A un año de la caída de “El Mayo”, FGR aún espera informeMexico· 2025-07-25
Ismael Zambada García, known as 'El Mayo', was detained after being kidnapped by Joaquín Guzmán López.
La caída de los Guzmán en Badiraguato
Spain· 2025-07-22
Ismael Zambada García, known as El Mayo, is a rival of El Chapo within the Sinaloa Cartel.
El cártel de Sinaloa se ve obligado a aliarse con su rival, el CJNGHonduras· 2025-07-18
Ismael Zambada García, co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, was mentioned in connection with Ovidio Guzmán López's activities.
Ovidio Guzmán, hijo del ‘Chapo’, se declara culpable: este es el acuerdo con la justicia de Estados Unidos
Costa Rica· 2025-07-12
Ismael Zambada García, referred to as El Mayo, is noted for his involvement in criminal activities in Mexico.
La extradición para el combate de la criminalidadCosta Rica· 2025-07-11
Ismael Zambada García, known as El Mayo Zambada, is a founder of the Sinaloa cartel and a rival to the Chapitos.
Carteles rivales hacen una alianza que podría transformar el mapa de las drogasGuatemala· 2025-07-02
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is facing 17 charges related to drug trafficking.
Juez Brian Cogan aplaza audiencia de “El Mayo” Zambada en Nueva York; estaba programada para la próxima semanaMexico· 2025-06-11Ismael Zambada García, known as 'El Mayo', was reportedly kidnapped by 'El Perris' to be delivered to the U.S. government.
Abaten a "El Perris", líder de brazo armado de "Los Chapitos"; es señalado de secuestrar a "El Mayo" Zambada para enviarlo a EUMexico· 2025-05-24
