U.S. Transfers 13 Mexican Nationals with Drug Convictions and Deports Former Governor

On April 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the transfer of 13 Mexican nationals serving prison sentences for drug distribution-related convictions in the U.S. to Mexico.[1] On April 9, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed Tomas Jesus Yarrington Ruvalcaba, 68, a citizen of Mexico and former governor of the state of Tamaulipas, who was wanted by Mexican authorities.[2]