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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Graeme Massie

Extradition of cartel boss El Chapo’s son to US halted by judge

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The extradition of drug cartel boss El Chapo’s son to the United States was halted by a Mexican federal judge the day after 29 people died in a wave of violence that followed his arrest by special forces.

Ovidio Guzman, 32, was seized by military troops in his home state of Sinaloa and brought to Mexico City by helicopter where he is now behind bars at a high-security federal prison.

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