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29 Cartel Members Extradited: A Game Changer or Just a PR Move?
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On today's episode, Andy and former CIA officer Mike Baker discuss the February 27, 2025, extradition of 29 notorious drug traffickers, including Rafael Caro Quintero and the Treviño-Morales brothers. While part of ongoing U.S.-Mexico security efforts, this move raises concerns over Mexico's judicial processes and power balance.
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Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/us/politics/mexico-cartel-sheinbaum-trump.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/mexico-deports-29-drug-cartel-figures-us-officials-meet-trump-team-rcna194149
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