Mexico’s President Labels It A ‘Sovereign Decision’ To Send Cartel Members To US

The U.S. Department of Justice has just successfully received 37 Mexican Nationals wanted for serious crimes which were being held in Mexcio.

While we often ship out the worst of the worst, it appears President Trump wants these gang bangers to face justice here in the United States:

37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the United States from Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations

“This is another landmark achievement in the Trump Administration’s mission to destroy the cartels. These 37 cartel members –… pic.twitter.com/3QrikbwM9I

— U.S. Department of Justice (@TheJusticeDept) January 21, 2026

Reuters added these details:

Mexico sent 37 cartel members to the United States at the request of the U.S. Justice Department, with President Claudia Sheinbaum saying Wednesday that it was a “sovereign decision” by her government.

Sheinbaum responded to criticism from analysts and opponents who said that the transfers on Tuesday were the result of mounting pressure from Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to take military action on cartels.

Sheinbaum said that although the transfers were made at the request of the U.S. government, the decision was taken by the National Security Council after analyzing what was “convenient for Mexico” and in terms of its “national security.”

“Mexico is put first above all else, even if they ask for whatever they have to ask for. It is a sovereign decision,” she said at her regular morning news briefing.

Sheinbaum, who has been praised for her level-headed management of relations with Trump, has been forced to walk a fine line between making concessions to the Trump administration and projecting strength both domestically and internationally.

And here is Judge Jeanine Pirro explaining more:

“President Trump has made it clear that we will pursue every legal avenue to hold transnational criminal organizations accountable for their crimes against the American people,” said U.S. Attorney Pirro. “Now one of the most dangerous criminals in Mexico is in U.S. custody as we… pic.twitter.com/RbcxEsoRFG

— US Attorney Pirro (@USAttyPirro) January 21, 2026

Justice is coming for everyone!

There is nowhere to hide!