The sentencing of Mayo Zambada will mark one of the first major legal events of 2026 in the United States. The notorious leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, Ismael Zambada García, will receive his punishment days earlier than expected, after Judge Brian Cogan rescheduled the hearing that will determine his fate following his guilty plea to charges related to drug trafficking, money laundering, and weapons possession. For a figure who managed to evade justice for decades, this hearing represents the closing of a chapter that has completely changed the landscape of organized crime in Mexico. International anticipation is growing for Mayo
