Overview
- Mexico transferred 55 alleged cartel leaders to the United States in two rounds on February 27 and August 12, including figures such as Rafael Caro Quintero, Miguel Ángel Treviño Morales, Omar Treviño, Vicente Carrillo Fuentes, Servando Gómez Martínez and Abigael González Valencia.
- PAN senator Mario Vázquez and Morena senator Saúl Monreal requested official reports on each detainee’s legal and health status, confirmation of consular assistance, and an explanation of what Mexico obtained in exchange for the transfers.
- Senate president Laura Itzel Castillo said the extraditions reflect coordination with the United States, rejecting claims that Mexico ceded sovereignty or lacks capacity to prosecute.
- Several proceedings have been postponed to early 2026, including cases involving Caro Quintero, Carrillo Fuentes and Gómez Martínez, according to local reports.
- U.S. outlets have reported possible talks for a third transfer, which has not been confirmed and remains a developing matter.