Mexico Extradites Two Barrio Azteca Members to U.S. for Consulate Murders

Two alleged members of the Barrio Azteca, Eduardo Ravelo and Enrique Guajardo Lopez, were extradited from Mexico to the United States to face charges related to the March 2010 murders of U.S. Consulate employees in Juárez. Both individuals made their initial court appearances in Texas following their extradition on February 20, 2025. They are part of a broader indictment involving 35 members of Barrio Azteca, charged with various crimes including racketeering and murder. U.S. officials emphasized the importance of these extraditions in the fight against transnational criminal organizations, asserting a commitment to justice for the victims. The murders of the consulate employees have been described as part of a pattern of senseless violence associated with the gang. This action highlights ongoing collaboration between U.S. and Mexican law enforcement in tackling cartel-related violence.