Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada
Coverage of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada in the Nexus archive.
- 900 more troops arrive in Mazatlán after a series of targeted attacks
900 Mexican Army troops arrived in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, increasing security forces to over 1,300 amid a surge in violence, including multiple homicides, a femicide, and armed attacks. The reinforcement follows cartel-related conflicts since the arrest of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and aims to protect residents and tourists during peak season.
- El Jalapeño: ‘El Mayo’ urges Mexican kids not to do all the things he did for 68 years
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, a former Sinaloa Cartel leader, launched a youth mentorship initiative titled 'Don’t Do What I Did: A 68-Year Step-by-Step Case Study' to advise teenagers against pursuing organized crime. The program provides detailed curriculum on logistics, corruption, and asset diversification to highlight the complexities and risks of a criminal life.
- Salazar responds to Sheinbaum's claim that he lied about "El Mayo" capture: "Truth is the truth"
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum accused Ken Salazar of lying about the 2024 capture of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada. Salazar, who writes about the issue in his new book 'Borderlands,' responded on 'The Takeout.'
- Health Ministry gives progress report on US $10B hospitals investment: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
Mexico's Deputy Health Minister Eduardo Clark reported progress on a US $10.4 billion hospital investment, with 30 projects completed and 33 more scheduled by 2026, adding 2,637 beds. President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the U.S. Cyclosporiasis outbreak, stating Mexican lettuce was not the source, and commented on cartel leader Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada's anti-crime message.
- A kidnapping, a capture and a life sentence: Inside the downfall of cartel boss 'El Mayo'
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, co-founder of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, was sentenced to life in a U.S. prison in Brooklyn. The sentence follows his capture and a kidnapping incident.
- A kidnapping, a capture and a life sentence: Inside the downfall of cartel boss 'El Mayo'
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, a co-founder and longtime leader of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, was sentenced to life in a U.S. prison by a federal judge in Brooklyn.
- Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' sentenced by US court to life in prison
Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, was sentenced by a US court to life in prison. The US Department of State provided an undated image of Zambada.
- US jails Mexican drug kingpin ‘El Mayo’ for life
Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was sentenced to life in prison in the US after a plea deal in which he admitted to shipping millions of kilograms of cocaine as leader of the Sinaloa Cartel. US District Judge Brian Cogan imposed the sentence at a hearing in Brooklyn federal court.
- Former Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada set to be sentenced to life in prison
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is set to be sentenced to life in prison in the U.S. following a guilty plea to drug trafficking charges.
- La muerte del inmigrante Lorenzo Salgado suma tensión a las relaciones entre Sheinbaum y Trump
The death of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado during a Houston ICE operation has heightened tensions between Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump. The Mexican government reported 17 deaths of Mexican immigrants in ICE operations since Trump's second term began and announced legal actions against the U.S. over the incidents.
- ‘Who lied?’ about the United States’ role in the capture of cartel boss ‘El Mayo’ Zambada: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Interior Minister Rosa Icela Rodríguez questioned U.S. involvement in the 2024 capture of Sinaloa Cartel leader Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, citing contradictions between U.S. statements. The Mexican government accused the FBI of claiming credit for the operation and suggested a U.S. pact with cartel members, while the U.S. Embassy denied collaboration. Mexican authorities plan to seek information from the FBI about the arrest.
- Mexico probing possible U.S. violation in drug lord capture: "Someone lied"
Mexico is investigating whether the United States violated its sovereignty during the 2024 capture of drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada. The probe follows claims that 'Someone lied' about the operation's details.