In a strategic move seemingly aimed at placating U.S. officials advocating for tariffs and punitive actions against Mexico, the Mexican government has confirmed the extradition of 29 criminals sought by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Among those extradited are prominent figures such as a notorious drug lord implicated in the 1985 murder of DEA Agent Enrique Kiki Camarena, the two principal leaders of the Los Zetas Cartel, and the sibling of the head of the Cartel Jalisco New Generation.
On Thursday, Mexicos Attorney Generals Office announced the extradition of these individuals, all of whom were detained in various Mexican prisons. This announcement coincided with a meeting between Mexicos security cabinet and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, where discussions centered on Mexico's approach to handling drug cartels.
According to Breitbart, the extradited individuals include Rafael Caro Quintero, a leader of the Guadalajara Cartel, which is considered the progenitor of several major Mexican cartels, including the Sinaloa, Juarez, and Tijuana cartels. Caro Quintero is wanted in the United States for orchestrating the abduction and brutal murder of DEA Agent Camarena in 1985.
Breitbart Texas also reported that the extradition list features Miguel Angel Z-40 and Omar Z-42 Trevino Morales, the two supreme leaders of Los Zetas. Additionally, Antonio Tony Montana Oseguera Cervantes, the brother of the supreme leader of the Cartel Jalisco New Generation (CJNG), was among those extradited. The CJNG is recognized as one of Mexico's most formidable and ruthless drug cartels.
This extradition is part of a broader initiative by Mexicos President Claudia Sheinbaum and her administration to avert the imposition of tariffs by the Trump Administration. The White House has accused Mexico of colluding with and protecting drug cartels, prompting these diplomatic and legal maneuvers.
The extradition of these high-profile criminals underscores the complex relationship between the United States and Mexico, particularly concerning drug trafficking and border security. While the move may temporarily ease tensions with the U.S., it also raises questions about Mexico's internal handling of cartel-related violence and corruption.
The extradition could be seen as a step towards greater cooperation between the two nations, yet it remains to be seen how this will impact the broader fight against drug cartels and the flow of narcotics across the border.
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