Congressman McCaul on the recently announced drug cartel arrest in Nuevo Laredo

Chairman McCaul: “I applaud Mexican authorities for the arrest of Miguel Angel Treviño Morales, the leader of the ruthless Los Zetas cartel. While the capture of one kingpin will not bring back the 80,000 lives lost since 2006 as a result of drug violence, this is an important arrest and a major blow to those who perpetuate rampant violence in Mexico, including along the U.S. border region. I continue to be encouraged that the new administration appears to be moving in the right direction against the cartels. However, I urge President Pena Nieto to follow through with much-needed judicial reforms to strengthen and institutionalize the rule of law. Without such reforms, this and subsequent arrests will mean very little."

Congressman McCaul is a senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs