Mexico’s Supreme Court Allows the Extradition of Mexican Nationals

On January 18, Mexico’s Supreme Court of Justice (SCJN) ruled by a majority vote (10-1) that the extradition of Mexican nationals is in accordance with Mexico’s Constitution. The ruling definitely resolves the conflict arisen on this issue between Mexican appellate courts. The issue of extraditing Mexicans nationals, specifically those accused of drug trafficking, has been a major irritant in the Mexico-U.S. bilateral relationship. The decision has been viewed in Mexico and the U.S. as a test of Mexico’s willingness to extradite fugitives to face drug trafficking charges in U.S. courts…[more]