Mexico sent more than two dozen high-ranking cartel figures to the United States on Tuesday for prosecution.
Mexican Security Secretary Omar Garcia Harfuch said on social media that his country has transferred into U.S. custody 26 individuals linked to criminal organizations. Harfuch said the transfer was made at the request of the U.S. Justice Department, which committed to not seeking the death penalty.
Earlier this year, Mexico handed over nearly 30 other organized crime figures in the days before the U.S. delayed a 25% tariff on Mexican goods.
Mexico is again approaching a tariff deadline with the U.S., as President Donald Trump agreed to delay a 30% tariff for 90 days after a call with Mexico’s president late last month.
In a statement, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico said the individuals face charges in U.S. federal courts, including drug trafficking and organized crime.
“This transfer is yet another example of what is possible when two governments stand united against violence and impunity,” said U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson. “These fugitives will now face justice in U.S. courts, and the citizens of both of our nations will be safer from these common enemies.”
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