Rafael Caro Quintero and Vicente Carrillo Fuentes to Face Arraignment in NY
Rafael Caro Quintero and Vicente Carrillo Fuentes are to be arraigned in a New York federal court after being extradited from Mexico. Caro Quintero, linked to the 1985 murder of a DEA agent, is considered a top target for U.S. law enforcement. The transfers come amid negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico regarding cartel violence and tariffs on Mexican imports.
On Friday, Rafael Caro Quintero and Vicente Carrillo Fuentes are scheduled to be arraigned in a federal court in Brooklyn, New York, following their unexpected transfer from Mexico. They were among 29 Mexican prisoners extradited to various locations in the United States. Caro Quintero, a former leader of the Guadalajara cartel, is notorious for the killing of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent in 1985 and had been listed among the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives.
The extradition of Caro Quintero and Carrillo Fuentes signals a renewed effort by U.S. authorities to confront cartel violence and drug trafficking. The U.S. government has labeled Caro Quintero as one of the most dangerous cartel leaders globally, highlighting a coordinated response to address organized crime. As these proceedings unfold, they may impact U.S.-Mexico relations and ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and associated violence.
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