Mexican drug lord Ismael Zambada García, known as 'El Mayo,' apologized for his actions during his leadership of the Sinaloa cartel before receiving a life sentence on July 20, 2026. Zambada took over the cartel following the arrest of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán.
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Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' apologizes before receiving life sentence
Ismael Zambada García, also known as 'El Mayo,' issued an apology for his violent actions as the leader of the Sinaloa cartel before being sentenced to life in prison. His leadership followed that of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán.
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Mexican drug kingpin ‘El Mayo’ issues mea culpa as he gets life sentence: ‘I am here to say I’m sorry’
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Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' apologizes before receiving life sentence