Mexico Sent Cartel Bosses to U.S. Knowing They Could Face Execution

Rafael Caro Quintero, who faces trial in Brooklyn, and at least four other drug cartel figures are vulnerable to the death penalty because they were expelled from Mexico rather than extradited.

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From Mexico cartel safe house to US streets: BBC tracks deadly fentanyl targeted by Trump tariffs

As the president tries to force Mexico to stop the flow of drugs, cartel members tell Quentin Sommerville they will not be deterred.
BBC News - Mar. 12
Son of ruthless cartel leader gets life in U.S. prison for trafficking drugs

Rubén Oseguera, known as "El Menchito", is the son of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, the fugitive cartel boss of the Jalisco New Generation cartel.
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Accused drug trafficker wanted in U.S. is captured in Mexico

One of Guatemala's most wanted drug traffickers, Aler Baldomero Samayoa Recinos, was captured in Mexico and awaits extradition to the U.S., officials said.
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Discovery of bones, shoes at cartel "extermination center" sparks protests

Protesters gathered across Mexico to demand justice following a grisly discovery of charred bones, shoes and clothing at a suspected drug cartel training ground.
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Mexico's attorney general cites irregularities in investigation of alleged cartel killing site

Mexico’s attorney general has reported irregularities in an investigation by state authorities into an alleged cartel killing site and training camp at a ranch in the western state of Jalisco where ...
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FBI extradites '10 Most Wanted' list fugitive from Mexico: Patel

The FBI extradited one of the “Ten Most Wanted” list fugitives, an alleged key leader of international criminal gang MS-13, from Mexico. FBI Director Kash Patel said Francisco Javier ...
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Undocumented mom of U.S. citizen girl with brain cancer who was removed to Mexico pleads for family's return

The mother of a 10-year-old girl recovering from brain cancer who was removed to Mexico when her parents, who are undocumented were deported, is pleading for her family’s return to the U.S. for the ...
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Accused Guatemalan drug trafficker wanted in US is captured in Mexico

One of Guatemala’s most wanted drug traffickers has been captured in Mexico and returned to Guatemala to await extradition to the United States
ABC News - Mar. 12
Top cartel brothers charged in U.S., accused of murders and torture

Brothers Miguel and Omar Trevino Morales led one of Mexico's most powerful and feared organized crime groups.
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