Guatemala clears way to extradite ex-Mexican governor
Thu Jul 6, 2017 | 10:41pm EDT
Guatemala's Supreme Court on Thursday ratified the extradition of Javier Duarte, a former state governor from Mexico's ruling party wanted on charges of embezzlement and organized crime, and he could soon be turned over to Mexican authorities, a top official said.
Carlos Morales, Guatemala's foreign minister, told reporters that the Mexican embassy in the Central American nation had been notified that the court's ruling allowed for Duarte to be taken to Mexico as soon as Mexican authorities can put him on a plane.
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He is now facing state-level and federal charges relating to accusations he used state institutions to funnel public funds into private companies.
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Under Duarte's rule, the oil-rich state of Veracruz saw a spike in gang violence and kidnappings. Accusations of widespread corruption in his administration had become an embarrassment for Pena Nieto.
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