Sinaloa Cartel Founder ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Pleads Guilty, Sentencing Set for Early 2026
Sinaloa Cartel Founder ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Pleads Guilty, Sentencing Set for Early 2026 Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada, the notorious co-founder of Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa Cartel, has entered a guilty plea to two drug smuggling and conspiracy charges in a New York federal court. This significant development concludes one of the longest and most impactful criminal careers in the history of organized crime, with his sentencing now scheduled for January 2026. Zambada, 77, officially accepted his role in establishing and leading…