News of extradition

Brazil arrests Ángel Cabrera, fugitive golfer accused of abuse

15-01-2021 14:19 Ángel Cabrera, wanted by Interpol on domestic violence charges, was arrested in Rio de Janeiro Thursday, and will be extradited to Argentina to stand trial.

International Crime

Two leaders of Turkish criminal organisation arrested in Argentina

12-06-2020 16:00 Two leaders of a Turkish criminal organisation have been arrested in Buenos Aires; the pair have been wanted internationally for more than a year accused of at least 28 criminal acts.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Government asks Brazil to extradite suspect accused of ESMA crimes

13-05-2020 15:17 Gonzalo Sánchez, who was arrested in Rio de Janeiro last week, is wanted for a raft of crimes committed during the 1976-1983 military dictatorship, including the murders of Rodolfo Walsh and Dagmar Hagelin.

Crisis in Venezuela

Colombia seeks extradition of senator arrested in Venezuela

28-01-2020 15:12 Colombian Justice Ministry has little chance to return Aida Merlano to Colombia, given its recognition of Juan Guaidó as rightful head of state.

HUMAN RIGHTS

‘Eight very long years’ – France extradites alleged dictatorship torturer

21-12-2019 10:04 Mario Sandoval, a former police officer known as the ‘butcher’ of ESMA, lands on Argentine soil. He faces trial over the 1976 disappearance of student Hernán Abriata, but investigators believe he is linked to more than 500 cases of kidnapping, torture and murder during last military dictatorship.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Alleged dictatorship torturer Sandoval extradited from France

17-12-2019 16:42 Former police officer's extradition is a result of diplomatic efforts dating from 2012, says Foreign Ministry.

HUMAN RIGHTS

France extradites alleged dictatorship torturer Mario Sandoval to Buenos Aires

16-12-2019 07:44 Mario Sandoval was arrested Wednesday at his home near Paris, after French authorities gave the final go-ahead for his extradition, ending an eight-year legal battle.

Hernán Abriata case

France arrest Argentine suspected of torture during military dictatorship

11-12-2019 17:27 French police said Wednesday they had arrested Mario Sandoval, a former police officer wanted for alleged involvement in the torture and disappearance of a student in 1976.

Fardín allegations

Juan Darthés vows to cooperate with Nicaraguan Judiciary

24-10-2019 20:38 Actor, who faces rape allegations dating back to May 2009, proclaims innocence in note to courts and says he is a result of Thelma Fardín's "manipulative personality."

HUMAN RIGHTS

France clears path to extradite Argentine torture suspect Mario Sandoval

24-05-2019 09:59 French authorities rejected on Friday an appeal former Argentine police officer against his extradition on suspicions he participated in the torture and disappearance of student Hernán Abriata in the 1970s.