Notorious drug cartel leader Ismael Zambada sentenced to life in US prison
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By BBC News
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Ismael Zambada García, the elusive co-founder of Mexico's most powerful criminal organization, has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in the United States. Operating under the alias 'El Mayo', the aging trafficker orchestrated one of the largest drug smuggling operations in history, flooding American streets with massive quantities of cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. His capture and conviction mark a significant victory in international drug enforcement efforts.
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