Reply #2: If and when the warrant is issued

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I suspect that Martinelli will try to block Hurtado's extradition by invoking the "asylum" issue, in order not to betray his good friend alvarito.

There are erroneous reports that Hurtado was granted "political asylum." That is not so.

She was granted "territorial asylum," which I understand is one step below "political asylum." In the past, South American nations have steadfastly retained the right to grant asylum and to reject extraditing whoever was granted it.

I am not sure exactly what protections are granted under "territorial asylum."

But in the event Martinelli is pressured by the Panama Supreme or other courts to boot her back to Bogota, I suspect Hurtado will sing. And alvarito could be in very hot water.