U.S. denies Mexico's extradition request for 'El Mayo' Zambada

The United States has denied Mexico's request to extradite notorious drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, who has already pleaded guilty to life in prison in the U.S. The decision was communicated by Mexico's Attorney General, Ernestina Godoy Ramos.

Godoy explained that the U.S. Department of Justice rejected the extradition request because Zambada is currently facing charges in a U.S. District Court. "The U.S. Department of Justice notified us of the impossibility of attending the extradition request made by the Mexican government, arguing that El Mayo is being processed before a District Court in that country," she stated.

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The U.S. Department of Justice notified us of the impossibility of attending the extradition request made by the Mexican government, arguing that El Mayo is being processed before a District Court in that country.

Despite the extradition denial, Mexico continues its legal pursuit of Zambada. Godoy confirmed that there are 32 ongoing investigations against Zambada García, which have resulted in various arrest and extradition warrants. These investigations stem from three criminal cases related to organized crime and drug trafficking offenses committed in Mexican territory.

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A large number of investigative acts including requests for international legal assistance and the extradition request of Ismael N, alias El Mayo, which resulted from three criminal cases related to the crime of organized crime, with the purpose of committing crimes against health in Mexican territory.