Sinaloa Cartel Leader 'El Mayo' Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking
Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, has pleaded guilty in a New York court to drug smuggling and conspiracy charges, marking the end of his decades-long criminal career. His plea comes after his arrest in Texas and a long-standing rivalry with the Guzmán family, with sentencing scheduled for January 2026.
