US Seeking ‘Swift Extradition’ of Los Chapitos Cartel’s Security Boss Arrested in Mexico

Mexican armed forces stand guard near a crime scene where several local police officers were shot dead by gunmen, in Coyuca de Benitez, Mexico, on Oct. 23, 2023. Javier Verdin/Reuters

The United States is seeking to immediately extradite a man officials believe previously headed security for the faction of the Sinaloa cartel led by the sons of founder Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman.

Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, also known as “El Nini,” was arrested by Mexican security forces on Nov. 22, according to a statement from the White House.