Caro Quintero Faces Trial After Decades in Custody

Caro Quintero, a former leader of the Guadalajara Cartel, is set to face trial in the U.S. after being transferred there in 2022.

During pretrial hearings, Caro Quintero's diminished state was noted, with his health and age raising concerns. The trial, scheduled for March 2027, has become a focal point for the Mexican government, which has been hesitant to accept his transfer and current legal status.

Caro Quintero's legal journey includes a 40-year prison sentence for drug trafficking and other crimes, which was handed down in 1989. He was initially arrested in 1985 but only faced sentencing years later. His release in 2013 was due to a procedural error, which was later overturned.