The move by Mexico to allow the transfer of Rafael Caro Quintero to the United States signaled a potentially new era of cooperation in the drug war.
Mexico has handed over 29 drug cartel figures to the United States, including one of the FBI’s most wanted, Rafael Caro Quintero, in what observers say is a “show of compliance” by Mexican authorities. The handover comes just days before 25 percent tariffs on Mexican imports by US President Donald Trump are due to come into effect.
A Mexican drug kingpin depicted in Netflix’s gritty crime drama “Narcos” was arraigned Friday in Brooklyn while wearing the handcuffs that belonged to the DEA agent he was
Both men face a range of serious charges, including drug trafficking, murder conspiracy and weapons violations.
Rafael Caro Quintero was arraigned on multiple drug and weapons offenses in Brooklyn federal court following his extradition Thursday to the U.S. from Mexico.