El Mayo Zambada Pleads Not Guilty to U.S. Drug Trafficking Charges

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a reputed Mexican drug cartel leader, has pleaded not guilty to charges of drug trafficking in a U.S. court. Court documents revealed the plea on Friday.

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a reputed leader of a Mexican drug cartel, has formally denied charges of drug trafficking in the United States, according to court documents released on Friday.

The allegations against Zambada involve extensive drug trafficking operations carried out from Mexico to the United States. His not guilty plea sets the stage for a major trial in the U.S. judicial system.

Zambada's case is anticipated to draw significant attention, given his alleged role in one of the most notorious drug cartels in the world.

(With inputs from agencies.)