Ismael Zambada, the co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, has been sentenced to life in prison by a US court. Known as "El Mayo", he was also ordered to forfeit $15 billion. Zambada pleaded guilty to charges of leading a criminal enterprise that trafficked massive quantities of drugs into the United States. The sentencing took place in a federal court, where the judge described him as one of the most notorious drug lords in Mexico's history. Zambada's cartel was responsible for smuggling cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and fentanyl across the border, fueling violence and addiction. His arrest and conviction mark a significant victory for US law enforcement in its fight against drug trafficking. The Sinaloa Cartel, under Zambada's leadership, operated for decades, corrupting officials and engaging in brutal turf wars. Zambada, now in his 70s, will spend the rest of his life in a US prison. The forfeiture of $15 billion aims to dismantle the financial empire he built through illegal drug sales.