President Martin Vizcarra has informed Peru hired the lawyers —who achieved the extradition of ex-President Ricardo Martinelli to Panama— for the
, who resides in the United States.
In this sense, the documentation and corresponding foundations were prepared by the Judicial Branch and processed by the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
"We are making the comprehensive
follow-up," the top official expressed.
Likewise, President Vizcarra stressed the
extradition request submitted by the Peruvian State remains in place independently.
Toledo arrested in California
On Monday, Peru's Foreign Affairs Ministry confirmed that ex-President Alejandro Toledo was arrested in San Mateo County —south of San Francisco— for being drunk at a local restaurant.
His release took place in conformity with U.S. legal requirements as such behavior did not constitute an offense that requires greater time in jail.
Wanted in Peru
It must be noted this transaction was allegedly made when he was President of Peru (2001-2006).
In this sense, the former Head of State is indicted on charges of collusion, money laundering, and influence peddling.
As a result, Peruvian authorities ordered his preventive detention in 2017 and later issued an international arrest warrant for
extradition purposes.