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Why Mexico is accelerating cartel prisoner transfers as Trump threatens military action

January 21, 2026

Mexico has accelerated the transfer of cartel members to the U. S., sending 37 suspected criminals in a recent operation. This marks the third transfer in under a year, totaling 92 individuals, amid increased pressure from the Trump administration, which has threatened military action against drug cartels.

FILE - Mexican Security and Citizen Protection Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch, right, and Mexican General Prosecutor Alejandro Gertz Manero attend a news conference in Mexico City, Aug. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano, File)

Credit: (Fernando Llano / Associated Press)

Key Highlights

37 suspected cartel members were recently transferred to the U. S.
This is the third transfer in less than a year.
A total of 92 individuals have been transferred in recent months.
The Trump administration is exerting pressure on Mexico regarding cartel violence.
Military action against cartels has been threatened by the Trump administration.

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Why Mexico is accelerating cartel prisoner transfers as Trump threatens military action

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Why Mexico is accelerating cartel prisoner transfers as Trump threatens military action

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