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Top Mexican cartel criminal El Nini, once among America’s most wanted, extradited to the US

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Newest development May 26, 2024 · 2 reportsAlleged Top Assassin for Sinaloa Drug Cartel 'El Nini' Extradited to U.S.

By Lauren Koenig and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — A top Mexican cartel member known as ‘El Nini,’ who was one of America’s most-wanted criminals for his alleged role in the fentanyl trade, has been extradited to the United States.

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    Top Mexican cartel criminal El Nini, once among America’s most wanted, extradited to the US

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    Alleged Top Assassin for Sinaloa Drug Cartel 'El Nini' Extradited to U.S.

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  1. Voice of America

    Sinaloa Cartel's alleged security boss, extradited to the US (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Nestor Isidro Perez Salas, or "El Nini," who is accused of heading security for a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico, was extradited to the United States on Saturday, the U.S. Justice Department said in a statement

  2. KESQ Palm Springs

    Top Mexican cartel criminal El Nini, once among America’s most wanted, extradited to the US (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Lauren Koenig and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — A top Mexican cartel member known as ‘El Nini,’ who was one of America’s most-wanted criminals for his alleged role in the fentanyl trade, has been extradited to the United States.

  3. Times Of San Diego

    Alleged Top Assassin for Sinaloa Drug Cartel 'El Nini' Extradited to U.S. (opens Times Of San Diego)

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    Times Of San Diego's feed description

    Mexico this weekend extradited to the U.S. Nestor Isidro Perez Salas, or "El Nini," who headed security for the sons of ex-Sinaloa Cartel kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, one of the highest profile extraditions in recent years.

  4. Fortune

    Top assassin for the Sinaloa drug cartel, once described as ‘a complete psychopath’ with long history of gruesome acts, is extradited to U.S. (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    Nestor Isidro Pérez Salas, also known as “El Nini,” is a leader of a group that provided security for the sons of imprisoned drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, federal investigators said.

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