20/03/2026 21:02 (UTC)

Extradition of former minister to the United States will “reshape” criminal gangs in Costa Rica

San José, Mar 20 (EFE).- Costa Rican authorities extradited the former magistrate and former Minister of Security Celso Gamboa and his alleged associate Edwin López to the United States on Friday to face charges of drug trafficking and illicit association, making them the first Costa Rican nationals extradited in the country's history following a recent constitutional reform.

HANDOUT IMAGES: COURTESY OF THE JUDICIAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY (OIJ).

FOOTAGE OF THE EXTRADITION OF FORMER JUDGE AND FORMER SECURITY MINISTER CELSO GAMBOA AND HIS ALLEGED PARTNER EDWIN LÓPEZ TO THE US ON CHARGES OF DRUG TRAFFICKING AND CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY.

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Fecha: 20/03/2026 21:00 (UTC)
Crédito: EFE
Fuente: EFE
Temática: Justicia e interior » Criminalidad/sucesos » Narcotráfico
Justicia e interior » Derecho internacional » Extradición
Justicia e interior
Tipo: Bruto
Duración: 71 segundos
Referencia: 7001559405
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