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Mexico Transfers 37 Cartel Members to U.S. Amid Tensions

1/23/2026

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Mexico transferred 37 cartel members to the United States (U.S.), the third operation since U.S. President Donald Trump took office.
Security Minister Omar García Harfuch announced the transfer to deter threats of U.S. military intervention over drug trafficking.
The suspects were flown to Washington, D.C., and San Diego.
President Claudia Sheinbaum has resisted U.S. troop deployment.
The U.S. Justice Department assured detainees would not face the death penalty.

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Story summary

Mexico transferred 37 cartel members to the United States (U.S.), the third operation since U.S. President Donald Trump took office.
Security Minister Omar García Harfuch announced the transfer to deter threats of U.S. military intervention over drug trafficking.
The suspects were flown to Washington, D.C., and San Diego.
President Claudia Sheinbaum has resisted U.S. troop deployment.
The U.S. Justice Department assured detainees would not face the death penalty.