I think Mexico, by sending him back to Altiplano, is sending a clear message that it believes its prison system is perfectly capable of housing and holding onto El Chapo. Mexico is not about to say we're sending El Chapo to the U.S. because otherwise he might escape again. He has a long sentence to finish in Mexico and several new cases. Unless the U.S. makes Mexico an offer it can't refuse (perhaps in some other area like trade, foreign aid, etc) I think it will be a long time before El Chapo ever sets foot in the U.S.

Also, Mexico wants answers as to who helped him escape from Altiplano in July, and how he did it. They are unlikely to send him to the U.S. before getting answers to those questions.[Added: One political party is actively opposing extradition.)

Back to the pres conference. Since I don't speak much Spanish, I didn't understand most of what was said. This Associated Press article has a brief recap in English. But the interesting part was after the speeches. First, soldiers pulled the podium away.