Derek S. Maltz
Derek S. Maltz is the Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). He has been a prominent figure in US drug enforcement, playing a key role in combating drug trafficking organizations. Maltz gained attention for his remarks regarding the extradition of notorious drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, emphasizing the importance of accountability for cartel leaders responsible for violence and drug-related crimes.
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Derek S. Maltz confirmed the proposal for military action against drug cartels in Mexico.
La DEA propuso a Trump ejecutar ataques militares en México a principios de este año
Spain· 2025-09-19
Derek S. Maltz expressed gratitude to the Mexican government for their efforts against drug cartels.
DEA enfrentó resistencia en la Casa Blanca y el Pentágono tras proponer que se atacara a los cárteles en México, según el Washington Post
Mexico· 2025-09-19
Derek S. Maltz, the acting administrator of the DEA, stated that the sentence is a victory for law enforcement dedicated to dismantling cartels in Mexico.
Pam Bondi, fiscal general de EU, celebra condena a “El Menchito”; “es una victoria”, aseguraMexico· 2025-03-08
DEA Acting Administrator Derek S. Maltz stated that Caro Quintero has spent four decades atop DEA’s most wanted fugitives list.
Who are Rafael Caro Quintero and the 28 other alleged criminals extradited to the US from Mexico?
United States· 2025-03-04
Derek S. Maltz is the acting head of the DEA who highlighted the significance of Rafael Caro Quintero's extradition.
Caro Quintero encabeza combo de narcos entregados a EUMexico· 2025-02-28
Derek S. Maltz is the acting administrator of the DEA who announced the extradition of Caro Quintero.
DEA celebra entrega de Caro Quintero a EU; “se hará justicia”, afirmaMexico· 2025-02-28
Derek S. Maltz is the acting administrator of the DEA who commented on the extradition of Rafael Caro Quintero.
VIDEO Caro Quintero llega a EU esposado y fuertemente custodiadoMexico· 2025-02-28
Derek S. Maltz, the DEA Acting Administrator, stated that Caro Quintero has arrived in the United States where justice will be served.
Mexico extradites notorious drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero and dozens of cartel members to the USUnited States· 2025-02-28
Derek S. Maltz expressed pride in the extradition of Rafael Caro Quintero and the pursuit of justice for the victims.
EU atribuye entrega de 29 narcotraficantes a posición "de fuerza" de Trump; no agradece a MéxicoMexico· 2025-02-28
Derek S. Maltz, the DEA Acting Administrator, stated that Caro Quintero has arrived in the United States where justice will be served.
Mexico extradites notorious drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero and 28 other fugitive cartel members to the USUnited States· 2025-02-28
