Mexico extradites drug lord Caro Quintero, 28 others to US

Rafael Caro Quintero, a notorious drug lord linked to the 1985 murder of DEA agent Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena, has been extradited from Mexico to the United States along with 28 other cartel members. This move comes amid pressure from the Trump administration, which threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican imports unless the country increased its efforts against drug trafficking. Quintero arrived in New York City and is expected to face federal drug-trafficking charges in court. This extradition is seen as a historic step in U.S.-Mexico cooperation against organized crime, with U.S. officials praising the move as a victory for law enforcement. The extradited individuals include leaders from several major drug cartels, underscoring the significant scale of this operation. The Mexican government undertook this action following U.S. designation of these cartel members as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, aiming to avoid economic repercussions from potential tariffs.