Drug Lords Get Business Class Ride to American Justice

Mexico tossed 26 alleged cartel VIPs onto the U.S. stage, courtesy of Trump's 'campaign of violence and terror' executive order. Mexico's secretary of security confirmed the DOJ promised no death penalty, so these cartel celebs can face charges from 'drug-trafficking' to 'murder of a sheriffs' deputy.' Among the new guests: Abigael González Valencia of 'Los Cuinis' and grenade-toting Sinaloa cartel leaders. U.S. Ambassador Johnson gushed on X about the 'partnership' and how 'both nations will be safer'—because nothing screams safety like exporting criminals like a dark souvenir.

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Source: Axios | Published: 8/13/2025 | Author: Rebecca Falconer