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Sinaloa Cartel Co-Founder Sentenced to Life in U.S. Prison
July 30, 2026
A U.S. federal court sentenced Ismael Zambada to life in prison. Authorities identified Zambada, also known as "El Mayo," as a co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel.
The court also issued a judgment requiring Zambada to pay $15 billion. Zambada admitted to sending significant quantities of illegal drugs into the United States.
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