Last Friday, the Attorney General of the Republic, Alejandro Gertz Manero, mentioned two articles concerning the delivery by the Mexican government of 29 drug traffickers to the administration of Donald Trump in the United States. Among the 29 drug dealers delivered -not extradited- to the United States are the names of Rafael Caro Quintero, head of the Guadalajara Cartel, as well as two leaders of Los Zetas, Miguel Ángel and Omar Treviño Morales. All the criminals were wanted by the Trump administration for drug trafficking and more crimes.
The Attorney General detailed that the delivery of the 29 Mexican drug traffickers to the Government of Donald Trump was based on Article 5 of the National Security Law and Article 89 of the Constitution, which was the basis for the transfer. Gertz Manero stated that the 29 drug traffickers represent a threat to Mexico's national security.
The full articles cited by Attorney Gertz Manero (Article 5 of the National Security Law and Article 89 of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States) detail the threats to national security and the powers of the President of the Republic regarding internal security and the external defense of the Federation. They also mention illicit acts that may be subject to legal prosecution and delivery to the corresponding authorities.
At any time, the President may opt for the formation of a coalition government with one or more political parties represented in the Congress of the Union, regulated by an agreement and a program that must be approved by a majority of the present members of the Senate. Article 89 of the Constitution establishes the powers and obligations of the President, such as the appointment of high-ranking officials and intervention in national security and the foreign policy of the country.
