news El Financiero 2026-07-13

US Demands Life Sentence, $15 Billion Fine for Sinaloa Cartel Co-Founder 'El Mayo'

U.S. prosecutors are seeking a life sentence and a $15 billion forfeiture for Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, the prolific co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel. The demand highlights his extensive role in drug trafficking and alleged corruption.

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