Mexico sends 29 drug cartel members to the US amid Trump tariff threat
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The extradition of Rafael Caro Quintero and 28 other drug cartel figures marks a significant moment in U.S.-Mexico relations and law enforcement efforts. This unprecedented handover comes as the Trump administration intensifies pressure on criminal organizations while threatening tariffs on Mexican imports. Notably, Caro Quintero was wanted for the 1985 murder of a DEA agent and had previously been released from prison in 2013. In response, U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi vowed to prosecute these individuals aggressively to uphold justice and support law enforcement's fight against drug cartels.
The surprise handover of 29 drug cartel figures, including drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, is one of Mexico's biggest extraditions, driven by U.S. pressure.
U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi emphasized the commitment to prosecute these criminals, honoring law enforcement agents who risked their lives against violent cartels.
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