news El Financiero 2026-07-22

'El Mayo' Zambada to Pay $15 Billion to US, Exceeding 'El Chapo's' Fine

Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada has been sentenced to life in prison and ordered to pay a $15 billion forfeiture to the U.S. This amount surpasses the fine imposed on 'El Chapo' Guzmán, attributed to Zambada's longer operational tenure leading the Sinaloa Cartel.

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