Alleged Drug-Trafficker Federico 'Fred' Machado to be Extradited to US
Federico 'Fred' Machado, a businessman accused of drug-trafficking by US courts, is set to be extradited to the United States on Wednesday, according to reports.
Machado's links to José Luis Espert, a legislative hopeful from La Libertad Avanza, had sparked controversy, forcing Espert to step down his candidacy.
Government sources cited by Noticias Argentinas news agency confirm that Machado will be sent to the US via airplane from Buenos Aires after his legal appeals were exhausted.
Machado is under investigation in the US Court of the Eastern District of Texas for alleged participation in drug-trafficking activities, money-laundering, and fraud.
No comment from Machado or his representatives is available at this time.
Author's summary: Machado faces extradition to the US on drug-trafficking charges.
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