US Sentences Sinaloa Cartel Co-founder El Mayo to Life

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A US court sentenced Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, to life imprisonment.

•Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was sentenced to life in prison by a US court on July 20, 2026.
•Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was ordered to pay fines and asset forfeitures totaling 15 billion US dollars.
•Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was arrested in Texas in 2024 after being deceived into flying there.
•The sentencing followed a plea agreement where Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada admitted to drug trafficking and conspiracy to avoid the death penalty.

•On July 20, 2026, Brian Cogan, a US District Court judge, sentenced Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada to life imprisonment at a federal court in Brooklyn.
•Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada pleaded guilty to charges of drug trafficking and conspiracy to avoid the death penalty.
•The US Department of Justice stated the 15 billion US dollar fine reflects profits from the role of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada as a primary leader of the criminal organization.
•Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was arrested in Texas in 2024 after the son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman deceived Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada into believing they were traveling to a secret airport in northern Mexico.
•Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada co-founded the Sinaloa Cartel, a large criminal organization in Mexico, alongside Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.
•Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada expressed regret for the damage caused and urged younger generations to choose a different path.
•The Sinaloa Cartel has engaged in internal conflict since the arrest of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, causing chaos in Sinaloa State and leaving hundreds of people missing.

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Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada

"The violence must end."

ความรุนแรงจะต้องยุติลง

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada(อิสมาเอล "เอล มาโย" ซัมบาดา)ℹ️

A 76-year-old co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel sentenced to life imprisonment by a US court.

Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman(ฮวาคิน “เอล ชาโป” กุซมัน)ℹ️

A co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel along with Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.

Brian Cogan(ไบรอัน โคแกน)ℹ️

A US District Court judge who presided over the sentencing of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.

Sinaloa Cartel(แก๊งซินาโลอา)ℹ️

A large criminal drug trafficking organization in Mexico.

US Department of Justice(กระทรวงยุติธรรมสหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

The US government body that stated the fine amount reflects the drug trafficking profits of the criminal organization.

Texas(รัฐเทกซัส)ℹ️

The US state where Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was arrested.

Brooklyn(บรุกลิน)ℹ️

The location of the federal court where the sentencing hearing took place.

Sinaloa State(รัฐซินาโลอา)

A state in Mexico that experienced chaos due to internal fighting within the Sinaloa Cartel.

United States(สหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

The country where Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was arrested and sentenced.

Mexico(เม็กซิโก)ℹ️

The country where the Sinaloa Cartel operates.