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El Mayo Zambada Stands Firm Amid U.S. Charges

1/16/2025

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Mexican drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada stands firm against U.S. drug trafficking charges, maintaining his defense with attorney Frank Perez, who also represents Zambada's son, Vicente—potentially a key witness. As plea negotiations unfold, the tension mounts with a crucial hearing scheduled for April 22, 2025, while Zambada continues to assert his innocence.

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Mexican drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada stands firm against U.S. drug trafficking charges, maintaining his defense with attorney Frank Perez, who also represents Zambada's son, Vicente—potentially a key witness. As plea negotiations unfold, the tension mounts with a crucial hearing scheduled for April 22, 2025, while Zambada continues to assert his innocence.