NewzOtty Patiño, who served for nearly three years as High Commissioner for Peace under the administration of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, has defended the controversial decision to suspend the extradition of alias "Araña" to the United States.
The former official's remarks came in response to mounting criticism regarding his management of the peace portfolio, specifically addressing the freeze on the extradition process. Patiño maintained that the measure did not constitute a permanent denial of the extradition request.
The event highlights ongoing scrutiny surrounding the Petro administration's handling of high-profile extraditions and its broader peace negotiation policies involving criminal actors sought by international jurisdictions.
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