US court imposes $15 billion forfeiture order against Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada

US authorities have issued a $15 billion forfeiture order against Sinaloa Cartel leader Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, citing his prolonged tenure as the organization's primary leader compared to Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman. The figure represents the estimated proceeds from the cartel's illicit drug trafficking operations under his command.