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Old 08-12-13, 10:42 AM   #1
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08/12/13 – Rafael Caro Quintero (61), one of the most important kingpins in Mexican history and once considered one of the godfathers of drug trafficking, was released on Friday, August […]

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Old 08-12-13, 11:08 AM   #2
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wow...quite a read. I doubt the Mexican Govt will ever extradite him, regardless of how much evidence the US presents..
Old 08-12-13, 12:04 PM   #3
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wow...quite a read. I doubt the Mexican Govt will ever extradite him, regardless of how much evidence the US presents..
It's pretty big deal and even bigger story. There are schools and streets named after the DEA agent he had tortured and killed. Maggie's Madness has covered this and thinks it will hurt local tourism since so many San Diego residents have a military connection.

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Old 08-12-13, 08:17 PM   #4
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Is this what is referred to as .... "transparency"
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I doubt the Mexican Govt will ever extradite him, regardless of how much evidence the US presents.

Extradite him??? I guess you missed the part that says they're releasing him.

Mexico doesn't need any more evidence. They already know everything. There never were any unanswered questions in this case.
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Extradite him??? I guess you missed the part that says they're releasing him.

Mexico doesn't need any more evidence. They already know everything. There never were any unanswered questions in this case.
Yup, free. Plus he gets to keep the millions of dollars in accounts he had amassed, likely with 20 years interest.
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