Mexico Orders Extradition of Mexican National Amezcua

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Monday, February 1, 1999
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
15
Issue: 
2
62-63
Abstract: 
On January 14, 1999, the Mexican Government announced its authorization to extradite a Mexican citizen and alleged drug lord, Jesus Amezcua, to the U.S. where he is charged in federal indictments for smuggling methamphetamines. The announcement signaled the first time Mexico has agreed to extradite a Mexican national under its extradition law... [more]