The extradition of notorious drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero from Mexico to the United States signals a major change in Mexico’s stance on capital punishment, particularly in response to U.S. foreign policy. Traditionally, Mexican authorities would only allow extraditions if the death penalty was off the table. However, due to adjustments in national security law, Quintero, along with other cartel figures, was expelled directly. This reflects a shift in Mexico's approach to dealing with drug cartels as it aligns more closely with President Trump's strict punitive justice views, hence allowing for potential capital punishment outcomes.
Up until recently, Mexico had a strict policy of not allowing its criminals to be extradited if they faced the death penalty, but Rafael Caro Quintero's case marks a significant shift.
The expulsion of Quintero and other drug kingpins reflects Mexico's evolving stance towards capital punishment in the face of U.S. foreign policy, signaling a departure from past practices.
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