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Sinaloa Cartel Boss Gets Life | New York City News
Sinaloa cartel boss Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada just got a life sentence without parole in a U.S. court, wrapping up a decades-long federal pursuit. The 76-year-old mastermind, who pleaded guilty in August 2025, admitted to orchestrating the trafficking of 1.5 million kilograms of cocaine and facing $15 billion in penalties — all while fueling global cartel violence and corruption. Captured in 2024 after claiming he was kidnapped, Zambada now faces prison hospital placement due to health issues, though prosecutors warn of security risks. Meanwhile, Mexico investigates whether its sovereignty was…
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