The Latest Breaking News from Ismael Zambada

Mexican Raid Captures Associates Of 'El Chapo's' Brother

Mexican authorities have captured three men with strong ties to drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's brother.

International Business Times · Apr 24

The Trump administration wants to use the military against drug traffickers. History suggests this may backfire

In early August, US President Donald Trump signed a not-so-secretive order to make plans for the use of US military force against specific Latin American criminal organisations.

The Conversation · Aug 22, 2025

Why has the US issued a ‘terrorism’ travel alert for Mexico?

This new alert comes after months of intense pressure from US President Trump over issues like immigration and crime.

Al Jazeera · Aug 14, 2025

Mexican drug lord claims he was tricked by El Chapo’s son in US ambush

Mexican drug lord Ismael Zambada claims to have been led into dark room and detained by group of men

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2024

Sinaloa's Mayo Zambada breaks his silence and drops bombshell: kidnapped by U.S., betrayed by El Chapo's son

"El Mayo" Zambada, the elusive leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, is claiming in a statement that his recent apprehension by U.S. authorities was not a voluntary surrender but the result of a betrayal by Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of the infamous Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.

Latin Times · Aug 10, 2024

US Ambassador Confirms El Mayo Zambada Brought To US

U.S. Ambassador confirms Ismael Zambada's involuntary transfer to the U.S. alongside Guzmán López, facing drug charges.

Top News · Aug 10, 2024

Top lieutenant for drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ gets more than 19 years in federal prison

Felipe Cabrera Sarabia, known as “The Engineer,” had pleaded guilty to a single count in a sweeping indictment that targeted the top hierarchy of the Sinaloa Cartel.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2023