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

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Ismael Zambada García, known as "El Mayo", was sentenced to life in prison by a US federal court.
The 76-year-old co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel admitted to sending large quantities of drugs to the US and was also ordered to pay $15 billion.
Zambada had previously pleaded guilty in 2025 in order to avoid the death penalty.
He is recognized for his involvement in numerous criminal activities, including torture and murders associated with the cartel.
The case against him took place in New York and highlights the ongoing impact of drug trafficking in the United States.

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Ismael Zambada García, the infamous drug lord known as "El Mayo," has been sentenced to life in prison by a federal court in New York. The 76-year-old co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel was also ordered to pay $15 billion after he admitted to sending large quantities of drugs to the United States. His conviction follows a plea deal he entered in 2025, which allowed him to avoid the death penalty.

During his trial, allegations surfaced regarding his involvement in torture, murders, and drug trafficking, underscoring the violent nature of the Sinaloa Cartel's operations. Zambada co-founded the cartel alongside Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, who is currently serving a life sentence. The sentencing marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to dismantle drug trafficking organizations operating between Mexico and the United States.

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