Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in prison in New York
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, aged 76, was a kingpin in moving drugs into the US, was guaranteed the sentence following his guilty plea last year to trafficking…
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Mexican capo Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is sentenced to life imprisonment in New York. El Mayo was arrested at a US airport in July 2024 and pleaded guilty in August 2025 to several charges related to his leadership of the criminal organisation. Zambada pleaded guilty in August 2025 after prosecutors said they wouldn’t seek the death penalty.
Furthermore, AP As part of his plea, El Mayo, 76, admitted he was responsible for at least 1.5 million kilograms of cocaine and vast quantities of heroin and fentanyl. Before he heard the ruling, El Mayo, 76, read a letter apologizing to all the people and families who had been victims of his actions, called for a cessation of violence in Mexico and urged the younger to choose another way and "avoid making the same mistakes.". He claims he was deceived by a cartel ally to get on a plane that left him in the hands of the U.S. authorities.
In addition, They sentenced "El Mayo" to life imprisonment in the United States for drug trafficking. Zambada “contends with a complex of age-related health issues” and “will need ongoing access to medical care,” defence lawyer Frank Perez said in a sentencing memo. Known for keeping a low profile and avoiding being photographed, Zambada spent decades rising through the cartel ranks, evading both capture and multiple assassination attempts.
Moreover, Popular Reads "The defendant is the co-founder of one of the world's most violent criminal organizations, and for decades directed its operations, including its violence.
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Mexican capo Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is sentenced to life imprisonment in New York.
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El Mayo was arrested at a US airport in July 2024 and pleaded guilty in August 2025 to several charges related to his leadership of the criminal organisation.
according to Vanguard (Nigeria)Zambada pleaded guilty in August 2025 after prosecutors said they wouldn’t seek the death penalty.
according to Daily Mirror - NewsAP As part of his plea, El Mayo, 76, admitted he was responsible for at least 1.5 million kilograms of cocaine and vast quantities of heroin and fentanyl.
according to ABC News — Top StoriesBefore he heard the ruling, El Mayo, 76, read a letter apologizing to all the people and families who had been victims of his actions, called for a cessation of violence in Mexico and urged the younger to choose another way and "avoid making the same mistakes.".
according to ClarínHe claims he was deceived by a cartel ally to get on a plane that left him in the hands of the U.S. authorities.
according to El Universo (EC) — NoticiasThey sentenced "El Mayo" to life imprisonment in the United States for drug trafficking.
according to ClarínZambada “contends with a complex of age-related health issues” and “will need ongoing access to medical care,” defence lawyer Frank Perez said in a sentencing memo.
according to Daily Mirror - NewsKnown for keeping a low profile and avoiding being photographed, Zambada spent decades rising through the cartel ranks, evading both capture and multiple assassination attempts.
according to Vanguard (Nigeria)Popular Reads "The defendant is the co-founder of one of the world's most violent criminal organizations, and for decades directed its operations, including its violence.
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