The lawyer Femi Falana, who is part of the defense of Alex Saab, sent a letter to the office of the President of the United States, Joe Biden, to ask him to release pressure from his government for the extradition of the Colombian businessman, appointed frontman for Nicolás Maduro.
(Read here: Alex Saab’s mom died of Covid-19)
“In view of the facts and circumstances of this case, I am compelled to request the United States to end pressure on Cape Verde to challenge the judgment of the Court of the Economic Community of West African States and extradite Mr Saab.The lawyer said.
In the letter, signed in Abuja, Nigeria, Falana Biden asked to implement the values presented during his inaugural speech on the defense of human rights.
“I hope that you remain true to your words and that, especially in the areas of human rights and respect for the rule of law, Africans and their legal institutions can count on your support.“, he pointed.
(Read here: Cape Verde authorizes extradition of Álex Saab to the United States)
The Court of Justice of Cedeao ruled on March 15 against the extradition to the United States of Saab, which is located in Cape Verde.
That same court had already taken a position in favor of the house arrest of the accused businessman at the end of 2020 money laundering. The saab defense He also urged Joe Biden’s government to put into practice the will to promote the integration of the African continent
US authorities accuse him of money laundering and fronting President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuela.
They warn that much of Saab and Maduro’s illegal activities would be related to drug trafficking.
THE NATIONAL (GDA)
CARACAS
It may interest you
– African court rules against extradition of Saab to the US.
– Álex Saab says if extradited he will refuse to cooperate with the United States.