Mexico Extradites 26 High-Ranking Cartel Figures Amid U.S. Pressure
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Mexico Extradites 26 High-Ranking Cartel Figures Amid U.S. Pressure
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What’s happening: In a high-profile security move, Mexico extradited 26 alleged cartel leaders—including figures tied to the Sinaloa and CJNG cartels—to the U.S. The extraditions occurred amid mounting pressure from the Trump administration EL PAÍS English+13Reuters+13Axios+13.
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Notable detainees: Among those handed over are Abigael González Valencia ("Cuini") of Los Cuinis (aligned with CJNG), Roberto Salazar (wanted for killing a U.S. sheriff’s deputy), and other senior cartel operatives euronews+4Axios+4Department of Justice+4.
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Diplomatic context: Mexico emphasized its sovereignty, stating the decision was "sovereign" and aimed at enhancing national security—though it responded to U.S. requests El País.
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Broader context: The extradition follows a February transfer of 29 cartel figures and reflects escalating U.S.–Mexico cooperation in targeting transnational criminal networks. Assurances were given that none of the extradited will face the death penalty EL PAÍS English+3Reuters+3Axios+3.
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