news El Financiero 2026-07-21

The Humble Beginnings of Drug Lord 'El Mayo' Zambada

Before becoming a major drug lord, Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada worked in a family butcher shop and began his criminal path at 19 by growing marijuana. He maintained a low profile for decades.

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