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
'El Mayo' Zambada reportedly accepted being taken from Texas to NYC after getting a death threat According to specialized journalist Anabel Hernández, he was threatened by the Barrio Azteca gang in El Paso Latin Times · Sep 11, 2024
'El Mayo' now accepts being taken to NYC from Texas as courts seek to prosecute their own cases An El Paso judge had twice rejected a request by the DOJ to transfer the infamous drug lord, who has now changed his stance Latin Times · Sep 6, 2024
Texas judge rejects DOJ request to prioritize 'El Mayo's' trial in New York City Judge Kathleen Cardone from El Paso said the drug lord has already been informed of the charges against him and doesn't need to be taken up north Latin Times · Sep 5, 2024
'El Mayo' Zambada to be tried in the same New York courtroom as 'El Chapo' The co-founder of the notorious Sinaloa Cartel is set to face trial in New York, a development that mirrors the dramatic legal proceedings against his former associate, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. Latin Times · Aug 16, 2024
Mexican prosecutor's office opens 'treason' investigation over El Mayo's alleged kidnapping Authorities are asking Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya to provide relevant information on the matter, which will be handled by federal authorities Latin Times · 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
Sinaloa Cartel leader El Mayo Zambada captured in Texas with one of El Chapo's sons Known as "El capo de capos," it had evaded capture for decades. There are rumors that El Mayo Zambada turned himself into the DEA's hands. Latin Times · Jul 25, 2024