"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 in New York. His lawyers filed a letter requesting that he not be sent to a maximum-security prison and that his health be monitored during his sentence. Zambada, who pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and organized crime charges in August 2025, has been in U.S. custody since July 2024. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 20, where the judge 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) →
