**Primary Article**
**Former State Prosecutor Édgar Veytia to be Released from US Prison in 2025**
Édgar Veytia Cambero, the former Attorney General of Nayarit, also known by his moniker “El Diablo,” is set to be released from FCI Ashland, a low-security federal prison for male inmates in Kentucky, on October 3, 2025. Veytia, who served as the state’s top prosecutor from January 2013 to February 2017, was arrested in March 2017 in San Diego for alleged drug-related offenses and ties to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Initially sentenced to 20 years in September 2019, his imprisonment was expected to last until April 11, 2034. However, in April 2024, Judge Carol Ann Bagley Amon reduced his sentence by ten years, citing Veytia’s substantial cooperation in several high-profile cases. He provided critical testimony in the case against former Mexican Secretary of Public Security Genaro GarcÃa Luna and offered valuable information related to Salvador Cienfuegos, the former Mexican Defense Minister.
Even as Veytia sought further reductions, citing time served, the judge rejected his requests for full clemency due to his involvement in organized crime and drug trafficking operations. Despite this, his cooperation under Rule 35 granted some concessions, due to his significant insights into criminal activities involving figures like JoaquÃn “El Chapo” Guzmán and the Beltrán Leyva cartel.
**Secondary Article**
**Mexico Seeks Extradition for Former Officials Linked to Drug Cartels**
In related developments, Mexican authorities are increasingly targeting former officials accused of ties to criminal organizations. As part of ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crime, they have been pursuing the extradition of several former officials residing abroad, implicated in facilitating narcotraffic operations during their tenures.
The Mexican government has ramped up its collaboration with international partners, ensuring stringent measures in prosecuting and apprehending those accused of corruption and collusion with cartels. Recently, discussions with U.S. authorities have aimed at formalizing extradition procedures, ensuring former officials face justice at home. This move intends to strengthen Mexico’s stand against drug cartels while affirming its commitment to legal accountability regardless of rank or status within the governmental structure.
The international community continues to observe these efforts, recognizing Mexico’s strides in legal reforms and its dedication to dismantling organized crime networks. These actions reflect a significant shift in policy, prioritizing transparency and accountability as core components in the war against narcotrafficking.