Mexico sends 37 more drug cartel suspects to US amid Trump attack threats

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 21, 2026 at 07:05 AM
Mexico sends 37 more drug cartel suspects to US amid Trump attack threats

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Mexico transferred 37 alleged drug cartel members to the United States on Tuesday, amid escalating tensions with Washington and threats from President Trump to attack cartels within Mexico. This is the third major transfer in the past year, bringing the total number of suspects handed over to 92 during the current administration. The suspects, wanted by US authorities for alleged links to criminal organizations, were flown to various US cities on Mexican Armed Forces aircraft. According to Mexico's Security Minister, the US promised the suspects would not face the death penalty. The Mexican government stated the transfers aim to prevent violence within Mexico, although the legality and political motivations have been questioned by Mexican lawmakers and legal experts.

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