Mexico Extradites Notorious Drug Lords to US in High-Stakes Move

Mexico has extradited 29 cartel members, including infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, to the United States.

Caro Quintero, convicted for the 1985 murder of DEA agent Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena, was among the most high-profile figures handed over. This mass extradition is seen as part of Mexico’s efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties with the US and potentially avoid looming trade tariffs. The move underscores ongoing US-Mexico cooperation in combating drug cartels and organized crime.

The extradition comes amid broader tensions over trade and border security between the two nations.