Mexican Drug Lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada Pleads Not Guilty to U.S. Charges
Alleged Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada has pleaded not guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges after his arrest in El Paso, Texas. Zambada, co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel with Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, was detained along with Joaquín Guzmán López, son of El Chapo, on Thursday. The impacts of these arrests on the Mexican drug landscape remain to be seen.
Alleged Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada has pleaded not guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges after his arrest in El Paso, Texas.
Zambada, co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel with Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, was detained along with Joaquín Guzmán López, son of El Chapo, on Thursday.
The arrests were considered a significant victory for U.S. law enforcement.
Zambada waived his court appearance and was ordered detained without bond, with arraignment scheduled before U.S. Magistrate Judge Anne Berton next Wednesday.
Mexico’s government was informed of the detentions but did not participate in the operation, according to Mexican Security Minister Rosa Rodriguez.
The impacts of these arrests on the Mexican drug landscape remain to be seen.