Mexico extradited 29 cartel bosses, including Jose Rodolfo Villarreal-Hernandez, to the U.S. for their involvement in criminal activities. Villarreal was wanted for the assassination of a cartel attorney in Dallas. The extradition followed the designation of certain Mexican cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations by the Trump administration.
Key Points
Mexico extradited 29 cartel bosses to the U.S., including Jose Rodolfo Villarreal-Hernandez
Villarreal was wanted for the assassination of a cartel attorney in Dallas
Extradition followed the designation of certain Mexican cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations by the Trump administration
Pros
Disruption of criminal activities by extraditing cartel bosses
Cooperation between Mexico and the U.S. in combating organized crime
Cons
Potential retaliation or power struggle within the cartels