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Bolivia's Supreme Court Approves Extradition of Ex-Anti-Drug Chief Maximiliano Dávila to U.S. on Drug Charges from New York

Nov 29, 2024, 03:45 PM

The Bolivian Supreme Court has authorized the extradition of Maximiliano Dávila, the former head of Bolivia's anti-drug agency, to the United States. Dávila faces charges in New York related to conspiracy to manufacture and traffic cocaine. Eduardo Del Castillo, Bolivia's Minister of Government, confirmed the decision, stating that the extradition follows the court's approval. Dávila served as the anti-drug chief under the administration of former President Evo Morales.