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Capture of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada Signals New Era for Sinaloa Cartel

Jul 28, 2024, 12:45 AM

The capture of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada by U.S. authorities marks a significant shift for Mexico's powerful Sinaloa cartel. Zambada, considered the last of the grand old Mexican drug traffickers, is expected to provide valuable information to U.S. prosecutors. Experts believe his capture will lead to a new wave of violence in Mexico.