Notorious Mexican drug kingpin emerges from prison at the age of 94.
In a move that has sparked controversy, Mexican drug lord Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo, alias "Don Neto," was released from prison on Wednesday evening. The 76-year-old, who served a 40-year sentence for the torture and murder of U.S. drug enforcement agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, was released due to his advanced age and health issues.
Don Neto, the founder of the Guadalajara drug cartel, was convicted for his role in the gruesome murder of Camarena, who was infiltrated into the cartel by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the 1980s. Despite his release, the U.S. justice system is still pursuing him for Camarena's murder, and Fonseca Carrillo is listed as a "fugitive" by the DEA.
The Guadalajara drug cartel, once the most powerful in Mexico, no longer exists. However, the extradition of another high-profile cartel member, Rafael Caro Quintero, at the end of February has brought the dark history of these organisations back into the spotlight. Caro Quintero, a partner of Fonseca Carrillo, was extradited to the U.S. along with 28 other suspected criminals deemed highly dangerous.
The release of Don Neto has raised concerns about the Mexican justice system and its handling of high-profile criminal cases. While the Mexican justice system released Fonseca Carrillo due to his advanced age and health issues, the U.S. justice system could sentence him to death for Camarena's murder.
It is important to note that Don Neto's release does not indicate a pardon or early release, but rather a decision made due to his health condition. However, the circumstances surrounding his release have left many questioning the Mexican justice system's commitment to bringing criminals like Fonseca Carrillo to justice.
In addition to Camarena's murder, Don Neto ordered the murder of a Mexican pilot in 1985. Despite his release, the Mexican and U.S. justice systems remain determined to bring those responsible for such heinous crimes to justice.
As the case of Don Neto unfolds, it serves as a reminder of the complex and ongoing battle against drug trafficking and organized crime in Mexico and the U.S. The extradition of Caro Quintero and the 28 other suspected criminals demonstrates a continued effort to hold those accountable for their actions, while the release of Don Neto highlights the challenges faced in the pursuit of justice.
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