‘El Mayo’s’ defense has requested that the sentencing be postponed three months due to the situation in Mexico. The defense of Ismael Zambada García, alias El Mayo, former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, has requested that the Mexican’s sentencing be postponed three months, from January to April of next year. According to the defense, the request stems from the fact that the preparation of the pre-sentencing report for the former drug lord has been hampered by the violence in Mexico. “A substantial portion of the mitigating evidence must be obtained from individuals located in regions of Mexico that are currently
