Toluca,Mexico – January 20,2026 – A flight carrying 37 Mexican prisoners landed in the United States on Tuesday,marking the first such transfer of the year. The operation, conducted aboard a Hercules C130 aircraft with registration FAM3611, departed Adolfo López Mateos airport in Toluca, Mexico, at noon, signaling a continued commitment to cross-border security cooperation.
Prisoners Transferred in Broad Daylight
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The transfer involved a significant movement of inmates from the altiplano maximum-security prison, with helicopter overflights and a visible military presence reported around the facility.
- Thirty-seven prisoners were extradited to the United States.
- The transfer took place via a Hercules C130 aircraft from Toluca international Airport.
- U.S. authorities have committed to not seeking the death penalty for these individuals.
- The operation is part of ongoing security cooperation between Mexico and the United States.
The movement of prisoners from Altiplano began in the early hours of Tuesday,drawing attention from local residents who observed increased aeronautical activity near the prison.Around 11:45 a.m., a plane from the United States forces took off from the Toluca air terminal, carrying the inmates to destinations across the U.S.
With this latest transfer, a total of 92 high-impact criminals have been sent to the United States during the current governance, according to harfuch. He stated that these individuals will no longer be able to contribute to violence within Mexico.
Clarification on U.S. Military Presence
The operation followed a period of speculation regarding U.S. military activity in mexico. Last Sunday, a Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft originating from the United States landed at Toluca International Airport. President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo clarified on Monday that the flight was authorized in October and related to previously agreed-upon security training activities, and did not involve the entry of foreign troops or military operations on Mexican soil.
What is driving these prisoner transfers? These extraditions are part of a broader pattern of cooperation between Mexico and the United States, aimed at addressing transnational crime and enhancing regional security. Federal sources confirmed the transfer of the 37 Mexican nationals to U.S.authorities.
