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Mexican Drug Lord 'El Mayo' Sentenced to Life in US Prison

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Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, a co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole in a US court. Zambada is one of the most notorious Mexican drug traffickers to face sentencing in the US.

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Mexican Drug Lord 'El Mayo' Sentenced to Life in US Prison

Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, a co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole in a US court. Zambada is one of the most notorious Mexican drug traffickers to face sentencing in the US. The sentencing comes after a long-standing extradition battle between the US and Mexico. Zambada's sentencing is a significant blow to the Sinaloa cartel, which has been a major player in the global drug trade for decades. The US Department of Justice has attributed the cartel's success to Zambada's leadership. The sentencing is a major victory for US law enforcement agencies, which have been working to dismantle the cartel's operations. Zambada's sentencing is a significant step towards disrupting the global drug trade. The US Department of Justice has stated that Zambada's sentencing is a major victory for US law enforcement agencies. The sentencing is a significant blow to the Sinaloa cartel, which has been a major player in the global drug trade for decades.

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