Mexico Extradites 29 Drug Traffickers to the U.S. to Avoid Trade Tariffs

The extradition includes high-profile cartel leaders, signaling cooperation with the U.S. as tariff deadlines approach.

Mexico extradited 29 individuals, including prominent cartel leaders Rafael Caro Quintero and Miguel Ángel Treviño, to the United States.
The extradition is seen as a gesture of goodwill to prevent U.S. trade tariffs set to take effect next week.
Rafael Caro Quintero, known as the 'Narco of Narcos,' was wanted for the 1985 murder of DEA agent Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena.
This marks the largest single extradition of drug suspects from Mexico to the U.S., highlighting increased cooperation between the two nations.
The move comes as Mexico seeks to address U.S. concerns over fentanyl smuggling and illegal firearms trade while negotiating trade terms.