U.S. Justice Delays Sentencing of Mexican Drug Lord ‘El Mayo’ Zambada, Raising Questions of Accountability

In a troubling development for American national security and justice, a federal judge in New York has postponed the sentencing of notorious Mexican drug kingpin Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada until April 13, 2026—an extension of three months beyond the original January date. This delay comes amid claims by his defense about difficulties gathering information due to ongoing violence and instability in Mexico. How Long Will Washington Let Drug Lords Delay Justice? For decades, Zambada has been a key architect of the Sinaloa Cartel’s violent narcotics empire, helping flood American streets with drugs that devastate communities and strain law enforcement resources....