Inside the Secret Deal That Sent 26 Cartel Figures to U.S. Custody

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In a sweeping, secretive operation, Mexico has handed over 26 of its most dangerous cartel leaders to the United States. These high-ranking members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and other powerful groups were extradited after a deal that ruled out the death penalty. This move marks the second mass transfer since Trump took office and comes amid rising U.S.-Mexico cooperation against the deadly fentanyl and meth trade. With tensions high and rumors of military action in the air, the war on organized crime is entering a bold new phase. WooGlobe Ref : WGA838948 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Twenty-six of Mexico's most dangerous cartel bosses are now in U.S. custody.

00:04And it happened in one massive, secretive operation.

00:08These aren't low-level criminals.

00:09We're talking high-ranking members of the Chalisco New Generation cartel and other notorious groups.

00:15The deal?

00:16Mexico agreed to the transfers only after the U.S. promised not to seek the death penalty.

00:22It's the second time since Trump took office that Mexico has handed over major cartel figures.

00:27Among them, Abigail Gonzalez-Valencia, a top ally of C.J. Eng, and Roberto Salazar, accused in the killing of a Los Angeles County deputy.

00:36This comes just weeks after Trump delayed a 30% tariff on Mexico for 90 days.

00:42And days after reports he secretly authorized the U.S. military to target cartels abroad.

00:47Mexico's president insists there will be no invasion, but the crackdown is clearly intensifying.

00:52For Washington, it's a bold move to cut off the flow of fentanyl and meth into the U.S.

00:57For the cartels, it's a sign their safe havens are shrinking fast.

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