Once elusive Mexican drug kingpin ‘El Mayo’ Zambada pleads guilty in US
Summary
Former Mexican drug leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada has admitted in a U.S. court to leading the Sinaloa cartel, known for bringing large amounts of drugs like cocaine and fentanyl into the U.S. He pleaded guilty to charges in Brooklyn, New York, as part of an agreement that the U.S. will not seek the death penalty against him.Key Facts
- Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada is a former leader of the Sinaloa cartel.
- He pleaded guilty in a U.S. court to charges of running a drug smuggling operation.
- The Sinaloa cartel is known for importing cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl into the United States.
- He admitted to being part of a criminal organization that paid bribes to operate freely.
- Zambada's plea was part of an agreement where the U.S. will not seek the death penalty.
- He was arrested in 2024 along with Joaquin Guzman Lopez.
- The Sinaloa cartel was co-founded by Zambada and Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, who is serving a life sentence.
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