The Latest Breaking News from Frank Perez

Sinaloa cartel leader calls for people to choose a different path during sentencing: ‘Violence must end’

He read his remarks in Spanish from a piece of paper, coughed several times, and appeared emotionless as his sentence was confirmed

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in prison in US federal court

Case against Ismael Zambada García, who helped co-found and lead the violent Sinaloa cartel, unfolded in New York

The Guardian - US · Jul 20

Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada to be sentenced in US to life in prison

Mexican drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada faces sentencing Monday for his role in the Sinaloa Cartel. He admitted to shipping millions of kilograms of cocaine over decades as a cartel leader. Zambada agreed to a plea deal last year, avoiding the death penalty. He was arrested in July 2024…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Imprisoned Sinaloa Cartel Founder 'El Mayo' Discusses U.S. Politics And The State Of His Ranch With His Lawyer To 'Preserve Mental Stability'

"He's isolated but gets daily visits from his legal team to not lose his mind being all day," said Frank Perez

Latin Times · Feb 26, 2025

Mexican Govt Will Provide Consular Assistance To Sinaloa Cartel Leader 'El Mayo' Zambada As He Seeks To Avoid U.S. Trial

The Mexican government said it has already responded to a request by Zambada's lawyer, Frank Perez, "in a timely manner"

Latin Times · Feb 26, 2025

Sinaloa Cartel Leader 'El Mayo' Willing To Plead Guilty To Avoid Death Penalty

"Mr. Zambada doesn't want to go to trial and is willing to accept responsibility for a charge that doesn't carry out the death penalty," said the drug lord's lawyer Frank Perez

Latin Times · Feb 25, 2025

US in plea talks with Mexican cartel kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada

U.S. prosecutors said Wednesday they’re discussing a potential plea deal with Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the long-elusive Mexican drug lord arrested last summer

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

What is the fallout from the US arrest of the drug lord ‘El Mayo’ Zambada?

Experts warn that attacking the Sinaloa cartel’s leaders could lead to violence, not to mention tense foreign relations.

Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2024

Sinaloa Cartel's 'El Mayo' To Face Federal Trial In New York

Zambada's lawyer Frank Perez confirmed on Wednesday that the case will be transferred to the Eastern District of New York. However, he did not mention the transfer date.

Latin Times · Aug 8, 2024

Sinaloa Cartel Leader Zambada Appears In U.S. Federal Court

Mexican drug cartel leader El Mayo Zambada faces U.S. drug charges alongside El Chapo's son, sparking speculation and a public plea from Mexican President ...

Top News · Aug 2, 2024