MEXICO. HIGH COURT EASES WAY FOR EXTRADITIONS TO US

Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled that no requirements other than those already included in the treaty between Mexico and the United States had to be met in extradition cases, making it easier for authorities to hand over suspected criminals. The high court voted 7-3 that extraditions requested by the United States must only meet the requirements listed in the treaty, setting aside the rules established in the International Extradition Law. The decision opened the way for the extradition of drug traffickers wanted by the United States. In November 2005, the Supreme Court took a step in that direction, saying suspects could be sent north even if US prosecutors did not provide assurances that the suspect would not face a sentence of life without parole.
Mexico does insist that any extradited individual not face the death penalty.