Mexico has sent 29 dangerous drug cartel members to the United States, including Rafael Caro Quintero, who was involved in the murder of a U.S. drug agent in 1985. This move comes as Mexico’s leaders visit Washington to discuss the threat of big tariffs on all Mexican exports, set to start soon.
The prisoners were taken from various jails in Mexico to board planes bound for different U.S. cities. Among them were high-ranking members of major Mexican drug gangs, including people who planned horrific crimes. Caro Quintero, once the leader of the Guadalajara cartel, was free for almost ten years after a court set him loose. He returned to crime until he was caught again in 2022.
U.S. officials, including Attorney General Pamela Bondi, promised to punish these criminals to honor the brave law enforcement agents who risk their lives fighting against drug cartels. This historic action marks a significant change in Mexico’s cooperation with the U.S. regarding drug trafficking.
Caro Quintero’s return to the U.S. means he might face new charges, including for the murder of DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena. The extradition process this time bypassed the usual legal steps, making it easier for the U.S. to prosecute him.
The action against these drug lords has raised concerns about how drug gangs might react against the Mexican government in response to this cooperation with the U.S.
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