WATCH: Colombia’s New President Personally Hauled Narco-Criminal to a US Plane After Petro Previously Blocked Extradition

Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella personally oversaw the extradition of Geovany Andrés Rojas, alias “Araña,” a leader of the Border Commands, to the United States. This action signifies a strong stance against drug trafficking and enhances cooperation with allies. Rojas, accused of drug trafficking and criminal conspiracy, was previously linked to FARC dissident networks and had his extradition blocked by former President Petro.

• Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella personally delivered wanted narcotics commander Geovany Andrés Rojas (alias “Araña”) to U.S. Marshals and DEA agents for extradition.
• Rojas is accused of leading Comandos de la Frontera, a faction tied to FARC dissidents, and faces drug trafficking and conspiracy charges in the U.S.
• Former President Gustavo Petro had previously suspended Rojas’s extradition to include him in “total peace” talks.
• President de la Espriella stated that 94 extraditions have occurred during his administration, emphasizing a commitment to combating drug trafficking and enhancing international cooperation.