Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Alleged Drug Lord Zambada Expected to Plead Guilty to US Charges
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, accused of being a top drug lord, is likely going to admit he is guilty of drug trafficking.
He's set to appear in court in Brooklyn on August 25 to officially change his plea.
The government won't try to give him the death penalty.
Zambada was arrested in New Mexico.
This news comes after Mexico sent suspected cartel members to the US.
Zambada was allegedly a leader of the Sinaloa cartel with Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, who is in prison.
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, alleged Sinaloa cartel co-founder, is expected to plead guilty.
The plea change hearing is scheduled for August 25 in Brooklyn.
Zambada previously pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges.
The Justice Department won't seek the death penalty for Zambada.
Zambada was arrested in July 2024 in New Mexico.
- Who
- Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, an alleged co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel.
- What
- Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada is expected to plead guilty to drug trafficking charges.
- When
- The change of plea hearing is scheduled for August 25.
- Where
- Federal court in Brooklyn.
- Why
- Not explicitly stated.
- Suspect
- Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada
- Charges
- U.S. drug trafficking charges
- Court
- Federal court in Brooklyn
- Hearing Date
- August 25
- Co-conspirator
- Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman