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Ismael El Mayo Zambada

Mexican criminal
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  • The arrest of “El Chapo”
    Sinaloa cartel
    / Leaders arrested

    According to reports, Ismael (“El Mayo”) Zambada García, one of the cartel’s original members, and Guzmán’s two sons (known as “the Chapitos”) assumed control of the organization, which remained incredibly powerful. Authorities noted that Sinaloa, along with other cartels, had become increasingly involved in the distribution of fentanyl,…

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    According to reports, Ismael (“El Mayo”) Zambada García, one of the cartel’s original members, and Guzmán’s two sons (known as “the Chapitos”) assumed control of the organization, which remained incredibly powerful. Authorities noted that Sinaloa, along with other cartels, had become increasingly involved in the distribution of fentanyl,…

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