Mexico's president says it was 'sovereign decision' to send cartel members to U.S.

Jan 22, 2026 - 21:01
Mexico's president says it was 'sovereign decision' to send cartel members to U.S.
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Mexico sent 37 cartel members to the United States at the request of the U.S. Justice Department, with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum saying Wednesday that it was a "sovereign decision" by her government.