Ismael El Mayo Zambada
Ismael El Mayo Zambada is a prominent Mexican drug lord and a key figure in the Sinaloa Cartel, known for his strategic and low-profile leadership style. He has been involved in drug trafficking for decades and is considered one of the most powerful narcotics traffickers in the world. In recent news, he has reportedly provided information to U.S. authorities regarding cartel operations, which has led to increased surveillance measures by American military forces in relation to Mexican drug cartels.
Born on Dec 01, 1938 (87 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Mexico | 5 | 4.60 | 0.62% | +20% | 128,932,753 | 962,185 | $1,200,000 | 8,955$ |
| Honduras | 2 | 3.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 17,286 | $25,000 | 44$ |
| Colombia | 2 | 1.50 | 0.17% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 88,956 | $350,000 | 612$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 2.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 4,142 | $62,000 | 50$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 9,312 | $89,000 | 76$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 15,005 | $82,000 | 69$ |
| Totals | 12 | 223,577,841 | 1,096,886 | $1,808,000 | 9,806$ |
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Recent Mentions
Mexico:
Ismael El Mayo Zambada was kidnapped in Sinaloa and transferred to the United States, leading to increased violence in the state.
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Honduras:
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was sentenced to life in prison for drug trafficking by U.S. authorities.
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Colombia:
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, cofounder of the Sinaloa cartel, was sentenced to life in prison for drug trafficking in the United States.
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Mexico:
Ismael El Mayo Zambada is a significant figure in organized crime, linked to the drug trade.
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Mexico:
Ismael El Mayo Zambada is a significant figure in ongoing investigations related to organized crime.
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Costa Rica:
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is a co-leader of the Sinaloa cartel and is also imprisoned in the United States.
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Mexico:
Ismael El Mayo Zambada was involved in the operation that led to his arrest and that of Joaquín Guzmán López.
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Guatemala:
Ismael el Mayo Zambada is a drug lord whose capture is being discussed in relation to U.S. operations.
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Honduras:
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada accepted a life sentence in a U.S. court after pleading guilty to drug trafficking and organized crime charges.
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Colombia:
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada is a drug lord who was captured and delivered to the United States.
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