Por María Santana, CNN en Español

Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, exlíder del violento cártel de Sinaloa, fue condenado este lunes a cadena perpetua en Estados Unidos. La sentencia llega luego de un acuerdo con la fiscalía alcanzado el año pasado en el que admitió haber traficado millones de kilos de cocaína durante décadas.

Zambada fue condenado a cadena perpetua en una prisión federal, poniendo fin a una de las persecuciones judiciales contra cárteles más significativas desde la condena de Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán.

El cofundador del Cártel de Sinaloa, de 76 años, se declaró culpable el año pasado, evitando una posible pena de muerte. Hoy, el juez dijo que una condena a cadena perpetua era, en esencia, obligatoria según la ley.

Antes de conocer su destino, Zambada se dirigió al tribunal y aceptó la responsabilidad por sus crímenes. Se disculpó con las innumerables personas y familias afectadas por sus acciones y dijo que no se declaraba culpable para ocultar lo que había hecho, sino porque sabía que estaba mal.

Instó a los jóvenes a no seguir el camino que él tomó, diciendo: “Elijan un camino diferente. No hay futuro en la violencia. Solo lleva a la cárcel y a la muerte”. También agregó: “La violencia debe terminar en México y en otros lugares. Se están perdiendo demasiadas vidas. Nadie gana”.

El juez también reveló que expedientes médicos sellados muestran que Zambada está experimentando un deterioro de las capacidades cognitivas y otras condiciones médicas potencialmente progresivas. Aunque los fiscales argumentaron que puede recibir atención médica dentro del sistema federal de prisiones, el juez dijo que la Oficina de Prisiones debe considerar cuidadosamente su estado de salud al decidir dónde cumplirá su condena.

Con esto, uno de los narcotraficantes más poderosos y escurridizos del mundo pasará el resto de su vida tras las rejas.

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By Brynn Gingras, John Miller, CNN

(CNN) — A man who was taken into custody Monday on suspicion of throwing an incendiary device at New York City’s 26 Federal Plaza on Monday morning was carrying anti-ICE material, according to two law enforcement sources.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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Por Laura Sharman y Christina Asencio, CNN

El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, dijo el domingo que el avión donado por Qatar que ha servido como Air Force One será enviado para mejoras, lo que parece reconocer que la aeronave no está tan completamente equipada como los aviones más antiguos.

Al bajar del avión a su regreso de la final de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA en Nueva Jersey el domingo, se le preguntó a Trump sobre las capacidades de defensa antimisiles del avión recién renovado, en medio de informes de que el nuevo jet no es tan seguro como el anterior.

“Tiene mucha capacidad pero, según entiendo, en aproximadamente un mes o algo así lo van a enviar para que quede mejorado al máximo”, dijo Trump a los periodistas en la Base Conjunta Andrews.

Trump, en privado, ha estado furioso por la cobertura sobre las deficiencias de seguridad del avión, y su gobierno se ha movido agresivamente para investigar quién habló con los periodistas sobre ellas. La jefa de gabinete Susie Wiles y el director del FBI Kash Patel han estado personalmente involucrados en ese esfuerzo. Hace poco más de una semana, se pidió a funcionarios que entregaran sus teléfonos en la Casa Blanca.

The New York Times, que fue el primero en informar sobre los problemas de seguridad del avión, dijo que cuatro de sus reporteros fueron citados por el Gobierno.

Ahora —a pesar de seguir volando en el avión— Trump parece estar reconociendo que las preocupaciones de seguridad son reales.

“Lo van a enviar, y harán que quede mejorado al máximo. Tomará aproximadamente un mes”, dijo.

Las preocupaciones sobre el nuevo jet donado por Qatar, de US$ 400 millones, volvieron a ser objeto de escrutinio a principios de este mes cuando Trump, de manera inesperada, dejó de usar el avión durante su regreso de una cumbre de la OTAN en Turquía y dijo que estaba enviando el nuevo avión por adelantado a la base aérea de Mildenhall en Inglaterra.

Trump dijo en ese momento que el cambio de avión era simplemente para dar a los miembros del servicio estadounidense destinados en la base “la oportunidad de recorrer la aeronave”, restando importancia a la idea de que las preocupaciones de seguridad fueran las culpables.

Pero dos fuentes familiarizadas con el asunto dijeron a CNN que el avión más nuevo no poseía las mismas capacidades para garantizar su seguridad en entornos internacionales, aunque una tercera dijo que estaba equipado con muchas de las mismas características que el avión más antiguo. El personal de seguridad se sentía más cómodo con el presidente a bordo del avión más antiguo —que fue construido desde cero pensando en la seguridad del comandante en jefe— que en el avión que había sido reacondicionado recientemente después de que Qatar lo donara, dijeron funcionarios a CNN.

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By Ben Church, CNN

(CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. While we’re saying goodbye for now, we will be back for the European domestic club season. See you then!

And just like that, the 2026 World Cup is over. After 308 goals were scored during 104 matches in 16 host cities across three continents, it was Spain that lifted the trophy.

And while the final wasn’t exactly one for the neutral, it was fitting that the best team in the tournament won in the end.

But while La Roja supporters around the world celebrated the country’s second title (Spanish editor’s note: my headache and I can confirm this occurred in North London), everyone else was left reflecting on an emotional, record-breaking, superstar-studded edition of the tournament.

For years, there were so many concerns around this World Cup. Would it be safe? Would the locals care? Would it be a waste of money? And while those critics were proved right at times, the 2026 edition can still be considered a resounding success.

And that’s not down to the politicians or governing bodies; it’s down to the millions of fans who flocked to North America to party with one another. It’s down to the superstars who turned up and performed at the highest level and to the tournament minnows who punched well above their weight.

So, in our last World Cup edition of this newsletter, it only feels right to remember some of the most magical moments.

The Main Thing: And the award goes to…

Before Spain got its hands on the main trophy, there were also several individual awards handed out at the end of yesterday’s final.

France’s Kylian Mbappé was named the winner of the Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals – becoming the World Cup’s all-time top scorer in the process. Spanish defender Pau Cubarsí was named the best young player, Unai Simón was awarded the Golden Glove for best goalkeeper and midfielder Rodri won the Golden Ball for player of the tournament.

But while those official awards have already been decided, we at The Beautiful Game wanted to recognize some of our own winners. Treat this as CNN’s World Cup Oscars.

You may disagree with some decisions, but that’s OK because I’m quite tired.

Best Game

Sorry, Spain fans, but it certainly wasn’t the final. Fortunately, though, we were treated to some incredible soccer matches over the past month and change.

The first game that springs to my mind is England’s heroic effort against Mexico in the Estadio Azteca. Down to 10 men, fighting altitude and fervent home support, the Three Lions somehow clung on against the co-host to reach the quarterfinals.

We then had the likes of Cape Verde drawing against Uruguay, 2-2, and then the Blue Sharks again pushing defending champion Argentina to extra-time in the Round of 32.

But, on balance, I think we’re given this to the Albiceleste’s 3-2 comeback against Egypt in the Round of 16. It had everything. Controversy galore, brilliant goals and a Lionel Messi-shaped miracle comeback.

At least you won something, Argentina fans…

Best Goal

This is usually a hard category to decide, but I actually t

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(CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. While we’re saying goodbye for now, we will be back for the European domestic club season. See you then!

And just like that, the 2026 World Cup is over. After 308 goals were scored during 104 matches in 16 host cities across three continents, it was Spain that lifted the trophy.

And while the final wasn’t exactly one for the neutral, it was fitting that the best team in the tournament won in the end.

But while La Roja supporters around the world celebrated the country’s second title (Spanish editor’s note: my headache and I can confirm this occurred in North London), everyone else was left reflecting on an emotional, record-breaking, superstar-studded edition of the tournament.

For years, there were so many concerns around this World Cup. Would it be safe? Would the locals care? Would it be a waste of money? And while those critics were proved right at times, the 2026 edition can still be considered a resounding success.

And that’s not down to the politicians or governing bodies; it’s down to the millions of fans who flocked to North America to party with one another. It’s down to the superstars who turned up and performed at the highest level and to the tournament minnows who punched well above their weight.

So, in our last World Cup edition of this newsletter, it only feels right to remember some of the most magical moments.

The Main Thing: And the award goes to…

Before Spain got its hands on the main trophy, there were also several individual awards handed out at the end of yesterday’s final.

France’s Kylian Mbappé was named the winner of the Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals – becoming the World Cup’s all-time top scorer in the process. Spanish defender Pau Cubarsí was named the best young player, Unai Simón was awarded the Golden Glove for best goalkeeper and midfielder Rodri won the Golden Ball for player of the tournament.

But while those official awards have already been decided, we at The Beautiful Game wanted to recognize some of our own winners. Treat this as CNN’s World Cup Oscars.

You may disagree with some decisions, but that’s OK because I’m quite tired.

Best Game

Sorry, Spain fans, but it certainly wasn’t the final. Fortunately, though, we were treated to some incredible soccer matches over the past month and change.

The first game that springs to my mind is England’s heroic effort against Mexico in the Estadio Azteca. Down to 10 men, fighting altitude and fervent home support, the Three Lions somehow clung on against the co-host to reach the quarterfinals.

We then had the likes of Cape Verde drawing against Uruguay, 2-2, and then the Blue Sharks again pushing defending champion Argentina to extra-time in the Round of 32.

But, on balance, I think we’re given this to the Albiceleste’s 3-2 comeback against Egypt in the Round of 16. It had everything. Controversy galore, brillian