Overview

• Nicholas Quets, a Marine veteran, was killed by suspected cartel members in northern Mexico on October 18, 2024.
• Former President Trump and Senator JD Vance met with Quets' family, pledging to address cartel violence.
• The family criticized the Biden-Harris administration for not reaching out following the murder.
• Mexican authorities have made arrests related to the murder, but the family seeks extradition of the suspects to the U.S.
• Governor of Sonora and U.S. officials are working on binational efforts to improve regional security.