US Tariff Threats on Mexico Leads to MASSIVE Take Down of Mexican Cartels

President Trump is a man who knows how to get things done and he’s been proving it time after time already. As a result of his go-get-em attitude, Mexico has just handed over 29 of its most notorious drug lords to the United States, including the infamous Rafael Caro Quintero. And why, you ask? Because President Trump dangled a 25% tariff over their heads, and suddenly, justice became a whole lot more appealing to them. Funny how that works.

For years, Mexico has dragged its feet when it comes to extraditing cartel kingpins, letting them run their empires from behind bars or escape entirely. But now, with Trump back in the White House and making it clear that he isn’t playing around, they’re finally handing over the bad guys. It turns out that when you have real leadership in Washington—leadership that actually puts America first—other countries start falling in line.

Mexican authorities on Thursday announced the extradition of 29 cartel figures to the United States.The handover was "historic," said Mike Vigil, a former chief of international operations at the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).https://t.co/3upi1ZKx2l

— Sin_City_Cynic (@sincitycynic) February 27, 2025

DO TARIFFS WORK?
“Under pressure from Trump, Mexico extradites 29 [Cartel] drug suspects”

The mass extradition included some major cartel figures, comes as Mexico seeks a deal with Washington to avoid trade duties that Trump has linked to illegal migration and drug flows. pic.twitter.com/1JhIBa39mE

— Jim Weed (@JimBobW49) February 27, 2025

Estos son los 29 extraditados a EEUU desde prisiones mexicanas. Todos están relacionados con delitos graves, incluyendo narcotráfico y lavado de dinero. pic.twitter.com/OhWxvqszYi

— Arturo Soto Munguía (@Chaposoto) February 28, 2025

Let’s talk about Rafael Caro Quintero for a second. This guy isn’t just any drug lord; he’s the monster responsible for the 1985 torture and murder of DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena. He spent 28 years in prison before a Mexican court outrageously overturned his sentence in 2013, letting him walk free. The U.S. has been trying to get him back ever since, and now, thanks to Trump’s pressure, he’s finally being delivered to face justice. This is a massive win for the DEA, for law enforcement, and for every American who’s sick and tired of cartel thugs acting with impunity.

And Caro Quintero isn’t the only big fish in this extradition sweep. The notorious Los Zetas cartel leaders Miguel and Omar Treviño Morales—also known as Z-40 and Z-42—are on the list. If you know anything about Los Zetas, you know they’re some of the most violent, sadistic criminals on the planet. These are the kinds of people that soft-on-crime Democrats pretend don’t exist while they whine about “criminal justice reform” and “restorative justice.” Well, here’s some real justice: putting cartel terrorists in U.S. prisons where they belong.

This mass extradition also conveniently coincided with a visit to Washington by Mexico’s top economic and military officials. Let’s not kid ourselves—this was a bargaining chip. Mexico doesn’t just hand over 29 high-level criminals for no reason. They saw the writing on the wall: either cooperate with Trump, or watch their economy take a massive hit from tariffs. Unlike Biden, Trump doesn’t do empty talk—he makes deals that actually benefit America.

The bottom line? Another huge win for President Trump, another loss for the cartels, and another reason why real leadership matters.