The Wheels of Justice Turn, But Only for Some
Mexico's government announces three arrest warrants for Genaro García Luna, former Secretary of Public Security, for crimes including Operation Fast and Furious, improper use of powers, and irregularly awarding contracts. The government will request extradition from the US.
If there’s one thing Claudia Sheinbaum’s morning press conference confirmed, it’s that Mexican politics is no stranger to a bit of good old-fashioned chaos. A veritable smorgasbord of scandal, legal battles, and political maneuvering was served up with all the subtlety of a piñata filled with dynamite. So, grab a strong coffee—or better yet, a tequila—and settle in, because this tale of corruption, extraditions, and judicial wrangling will make your head spin faster than a Mariachi band on speed.
First up in the roll call of Mexico’s most wanted is Genaro García Luna, a man who once held the lofty title of Secretary of Public Security. That was back in the days of Felipe Calderón’s administration, when the "war on drugs" was supposed to be the solution to Mexico’s crime problems. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t. Now, García Luna finds himself sentenced to a solid 38.8 years in a U.S. prison. But it’s not just Uncle Sam who has an eye on him. Oh no, Mexico wants a piece of that action too, and why wouldn’t they?
