Mexico extradites 26 cartel leaders to the US in Trump-era deal
TL;DR
The U.S. has returned 26 fugitives from Mexico, including leaders of major drug cartels and terrorist organizations, facing serious federal and state charges related to drug trafficking, violence, and human smuggling, with efforts praised as part of a broader crackdown on organized crime.
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- 26 Fugitives Wanted for Violent and Serious Crimes Returned to the United States from Mexico Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Alien Smuggling Organization Department of Justice (.gov)
- Mexico to extradite 26 top cartel leaders to US in Trump administration deal Fox News
- Live updates: Mexico expels 26 high-ranking cartel figures to US in deal with Trump administration AP News
- Mexico extradites 26 inmates wanted over cartel links to US BBC
- Mexico expels 26 cartel figures wanted by US authorities in deal with Trump administration CNN
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