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Mexican Drug Lord Released from US Prison Faces Uncertain Fate

Osiel Cárdenas Guillén, former Gulf Cartel leader, could be deported to Mexico where he has pending charges.

  • Osiel Cárdenas Guillén, notorious for his brutality, was released after serving most of a 25-year sentence.
  • He was handed over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, likely for deportation to Mexico.
  • Cárdenas Guillén has multiple arrest warrants in Mexico and faces potential detention upon arrival.
  • He led the Gulf Cartel and created the Zetas, a violent gang responsible for numerous atrocities.
  • The Gulf Cartel has splintered into factions after years of infighting and leadership changes.
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