Mexican authorities extradited 29 individuals to the United States due to their connections with organized crime in an unprecedented operation on February 27. Among those extradited are Rafael Caro Quintero and the Treviño brothers, leaders of Los Zetas known as 'Z-40' and 'Z-42'. The extradition coincided with the visit of Mexican officials to the United States, generating various reactions in the political arena of the country.
Former President Felipe Calderón acknowledged the measure taken by the government of Claudia Sheinbaum, although he expressed concern that the extradited individuals would receive preferential treatment in the United States. Calderón also emphasized the pressure exerted by the Donald Trump administration on Mexico to finalize the extraditions.
Both Calderón and Sheinbaum have shared opinions regarding national security strategy and decisions related to the fight against drug trafficking. While Calderón has supported some measures taken by the current government, Sheinbaum has criticized the former president's handling of organized crime issues.
The extradition of Caro Quintero and the Treviño brothers occurs during a tense moment between Mexico and the United States, as a 25% tariff on Mexican products looms. International pressure and bilateral relations complicate the background of the extraditions and generate debate in the public opinion and political class of the country.
