Drug Lord Osiel Cárdenas Guillén Re-arrested in Mexico

Osiel Cárdenas Guillén, the notorious leader of the Gulf cartel, has been deported back to Mexico after serving 14 years of a 25-year U.S. prison sentence. Upon his return, he was immediately re-arrested and is now held in the maximum-security Altiplano prison, facing multiple charges including drug trafficking, organized crime, and money laundering. Cárdenas Guillén, known for his extreme violence and the brutal Zetas gang he founded, was apprehended in a 2003 gun battle and had been in U.S. custody since his extradition in 2007. The U.S. Homeland Security Department confirmed his deportation, emphasizing their commitment to public safety. His return has raised concerns due to his violent past, which includes overseeing significant drug trafficking operations and orchestrating gruesome acts of violence. The Mexican authorities are now tasked with addressing the charges against him as he faces a renewed legal battle in his home country.