Pressured by Trump, Mexico Sends 37 Accused Criminals to U.S.

New York Times - WorldEN 4 min read 100% complete by James WagnerJanuary 21, 2026 at 03:50 AM

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In January 2026, Mexico sent 37 accused criminals to the United States, the first such transfer this year and the third since President Trump took office. This action is part of a broader effort by Mexico to appease President Trump, who has threatened military action against cartels operating within Mexico. These transfers, totaling nearly 100 individuals, are occurring outside the normal extradition process. Mexican security chief Omar García Harfuch asserts the transfers are legal, with assurances that the U.S. Justice Department will not pursue the death penalty. Trump has been pressuring Mexico to combat cartels and illegal immigration through threats of military measures and tariffs.

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Fox News 30% Venezuela 35% U.S. Justice Department 40% Culiacán ×250% Claudia Sheinbaum ×260% Omar García Harfuch ×365% Sinaloa Cartel ×270% United States ×485% Donald Trump ×690% Mexico ×1095%

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cartels 90% mexico 80% united states 70% criminal operatives 70% military action 60% drug smuggling 60% border security 50% extradition process 50% national sovereignty 40%

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