Justice and Human Rights Minister Jose Tello on Thursday affirmed that the recent ruling by Judge Thomas S. Hixson, who ordered the arrest of Alejandro Toledo, reaffirms the decision of the United States to extradite the former President to Peru.
Tello did not rule out the possibility that Toledo may be using a delaying tactic to obstruct the provisions of the Californian judge.
"It would not be surprising, but the U.S. justice is very clear that we are witnessing delaying tactics," the government official stated.
"A position has already been established. The position of the Federal Government to extradite Alejandro Toledo has been judicially ratified," he added.
Thus, Toledo shall surrender to the Marshal on April 7, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, California.
In addition, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California warrants that Toledo shall be committed to a proper jail, there to remain until his surrender to Peruvian authorities shall be made.
Alejandro Toledo —who resides in the U.S.— is being investigated by the Peruvian justice for having allegedly received a bribe worth nearly US$32 million from the Brazilian Odebrecht company to favor it in the bidding for the Interoceanic Highway, while he was President of the Republic (2001-2006).
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Published: 4/6/2023