Last of Mexico’s narco old guard, ‘El Mayo’ faces life in jail
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By The Hindu
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Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, one of Mexico's most notorious drug trafficking kingpins and founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, has been apprehended at a U.S. airport after decades evading law enforcement. His arrest marks a significant milestone in the war against organized crime in North America, potentially dismantling one of the world's most powerful criminal organizations. Zambada now faces serious federal charges that could result in life imprisonment.
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