"El Mayo" Zambada, historic Mexican drug lord, accepts life sentence in the U.S.
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Mexican drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada has accepted a life sentence in the United States, as confirmed by his defense in a federal court filing in New York. Zambada, 76, pleaded guilty to multiple drug trafficking and organized crime charges in August 2025. His lawyers requested that he not be sent to a maximum-security prison and that his health needs be met during his sentence. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 20, where Judge Brian M. Cogan will determine the final sentence and prison recommendations. The Mexican government claims it is unaware of any agreement between Zambada and U.S. authorities.
AI summary · Source: Telemundo McAllen (KTLM) →
