Colombia's Santos OKs Extradition of Serra Murder Suspect
Colombia's Santos OKs Extradition of Serra Murder Suspect
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Venezuelan lawmaker Robert Serra, who was murdered last October, appears in this file photo. | Photo: AVN
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Leiver Padilla is accused of being the mastermind behind the murder of Venezuelan lawmaker Robert Serra.
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos authorized Wednesday the extradition of Leiver Padilla Mendoza, a suspected paramilitary who has been identified by Venezuelan authorities as the mastermind behind the murder of socialist lawmaker, Robert Serra.
Padilla was arrested by Colombian authorities in Nov., with Venezuelan authorities submitting an extradition request afterward. He facing a number of charges, including aggravated homicide.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro stated that preliminary investigations into Serra's murder had revealed the involvement of Colombian paramilitaries, acting as part of broader efforts to destabilize the Venezuelan government, including plots to assassinate leftist politicians.
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