Mexico sends 37 cartel figures to U.S. amid growing pressure from Trump administration
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Mexico Transfers 37 Cartel Members to U.S. AuthoritiesA total of 92 cartel figures have been sent to the U.S. in under a year amid increased cross-border drug enforcement efforts.
Key FactsJan 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Mexican Security Minister Omar García Harfuch announced the handover of 37 top cartel members to U.S. authorities.
- The transfers are conducted under an agreement that U.S. prosecutors will not seek the death penalty.
- The detainees were transported to multiple U.S. cities including Washington, Houston, and San Diego, all facing pending U.S. charges.
- This initiative aims to curb cartel operations from Mexican prisons and reinforce bilateral cooperation against drug trafficking.
The people transferred were 'high impact criminals' that 'represented a real threat to the country's security.'— Mexican Security Minister Omar García Harfuch regarding the cartel members sent to the U.S.
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