Mexico has sent drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who was behind the killing of a U.S. DEA agent in 1985, to the United States with 28 prisoners requested by the U.S. government, a Mexican government official and other sources confirmed Thursday.

Two high-profile members of a drug cartel in Mexico will be arraigned in the United States on Friday, following a historic extradition of 29 cartel figures. This includes drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero,

Mexico has extradited dozens of drug cartel figures to the U.S., including Rafael Caro Quintero -- who was behind the kidnapping and murder of DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena.

Mexico has handed over 29 cartel operatives to the U.S., including top drug lords Rafael Caro Quintero and Miguel Ángel Morales. This strategic move comes amid pressure from Donald Trump, who is pushing for tougher action against Mexican cartels while threatening harsh tariffs.

Mexico” kingpin, has been extradited to the U.S. He's accused of being behind the killing of American DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena Salazar in 1985.

Rafael Caro Quintero, former drug cartel boss and convicted murderer of a DEA agent, pleads not guilty in a U.S. court to drug trafficking and weapons charges. After decades in prison, his story remains infamous,

As Mexico and the U.S. negotiate trade tariffs, the Mexican government has handed over 29 cartel leaders and members who were wanted in the U.S.