El Mayo Zambada discusses drug trade in rare interview with journalist Diego Enrique Osorno

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, was interviewed by journalist Diego Enrique Osorno in 2021. This was Zambada's second public interview, where he discussed the drug trade, stating, "We are engaged in a business that America needs." Zambada, who was arrested in July 2024, spoke about the challenges of maintaining his business and family. He emphasized that drug trafficking and violence are not his business, and he expressed concerns about the impact of U.S. policies on Mexico. Osorno's book, which includes the interview, also explores Zambada's views on loyalty and peace. The book reflects on the ongoing violence in Mexico and the complexities of the drug trade, highlighting Zambada's perspective on his role within it.