In a significant move, the Mexican government handed over 29 top cartel operatives to the United States, including notorious drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero wanted by American authorities for 40 years. This transfer, described as one of the most important efforts by Mexico in the modern history of the drug war, included powerful cartel leaders and prolific murderers. The event was seen as a concession by Mexican officials in response to pressure from the Trump administration to combat cartels more aggressively.
Among those sent to the United States was Caro Quintero, a founding member of the Sinaloa drug cartel convicted in Mexico of orchestrating the 1985 murder of DEA agent Enrique Camarena. The handover of these criminals was praised by Attorney General Pam Bondi, who emphasized the Department of Justice’s commitment to prosecuting cartels and transnational gangs to the fullest extent of the law.
This move came as a high-level delegation from Mexico was in Washington to discuss a security agreement with U.S. officials, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the two nations. The announcement of the release of cartel figures from Mexican custody preceded Ms. Bondi’s statement, showing a collaborative effort in addressing the cross-border issue of drug trafficking and cartel violence. President Trump’s focus on treating cartels as terrorist groups has set the tone for this cooperative effort in combating organized crime across borders.
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