Caro Quintero extradited to the US for drug charges

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Rafael Caro Quintero, a notorious Mexican drug lord, was extradited to the United States along with 28 other cartel members. This move comes as Mexico seeks to avoid heavy tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump. Caro Quintero is wanted for the 1985 murder of DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena. He was previously sentenced to 40 years in prison but was released in 2013 on a legal technicality, leading to his years in hiding. He was captured in Mexico in 2022 and had a $20 million reward for his arrest. In a New York court, he pleaded not guilty to narcotics charges, with potential penalties including the death penalty if convicted.


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