Drug Cartel Kingpin Rafael Caro Quintero, Linked to DEA Agent's Murder, Extradited from Mexico to Face Charges in New York

Rafael Caro Quintero, a prominent drug cartel leader and a top target of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for his alleged involvement in the 1985 killing of DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, was transferred from Mexico to New York City on Thursday. He is expected to appear before a judge in Brooklyn Federal Court on Friday to face drug-trafficking charges. The transfer included Quintero and 28 other cartel members released into US custody by the Mexican government. This action occurred amid threats from President Trump to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican imports starting March 4, contingent on Mexico's increased efforts to combat illegal immigration and drug smuggling. The Justice Department will evaluate whether terrorism charges are appropriate for the 29 individuals.