DOJ Spares El Mayo—17 Charges Filed as Ovidio Guzmán Flips and Cartel Trials Enter New Phase
August 7, 2025
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as posted by the channelOn today’s episode, Katarina discusses: the arrest of Sinaloa Cartel leader Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada and the 17 charges he faces in U.S. federal court.
Also in focus: the DOJ’s decision not to pursue the death penalty for Zambada, Rafael Caro Quintero, and Vicente Carrillo Fuentes—opening the door to plea deals and potential cooperation.
Plus, updates on Ovidio Guzmán López’s guilty plea and what these developments could mean for future cartel prosecutions.
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