Costa Rican ex-Supreme Court judge sent to US in first-ever national extradition - Reuters
Costa Rican ex-Supreme Court judge sent to US in first-ever national extradition Reuters
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"Es un hito"
— Carlo Díaz , Politician
"Es un factor de 'reacomodo' de las bandas criminales en el país"
— Michael Soto , Executive
"Es una señal clara y contundente de compromiso contra el crimen organizado"
— Pilar Cisneros , Politician
"El hecho de que sea Celso Gamboa, una persona que ha desempeñado altísimos cargos, lo hace aún más relevante."
— Pilar Cisneros , Politician
Key People
Costa Rican Attorney General highlighting the significance of the extradition.
Ex-Supreme Court judge and former Minister of Security in Costa Rica, accused of involvement in international drug trafficking.
Director of the Judicial Police of Costa Rica, commenting on the impact of extradition on crime.
Majority deputy in Costa Rica, advocate for the judicial reform allowing the extradition.
Rodrigo Chaves is the President of Costa Rica.
Tags
All Coverage
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwwFBVV95cUxQYXVveVRCRjBtZjN6bHU5RkNOUUxUSTJFYzBNNHJJV21vY1ByMFZwSVJpUjFwZWFhNEdORjNlNTFZOEVpeDJydndXREtENVZsYUdFU3J4OUJzUWh0MnFjajVYZHNOZmFmRFd3YkdmVEdpNkNXUDBqNG02WC12SGpyOTRKaVdEdjZwb0hqYUJ1NHFwck9SZ2t3QW93bTU0bEdKcTEzMkhRUGs0S0p0dlIxSXBuMTgxTDJGekJDa2hnR2tBb0E?oc=5" target="_blank">Costa Rican ex-Supreme Court judge sent to US in first-ever national extradition</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Costa Rica ha extraditado por primera vez a un ciudadano costarricense bajo la nueva reforma judicial de 2025, que permite la entrega de nacionales requeridos por cargos de narcotráfico. El protagonista de este histórico caso es Celso Gamboa, exmagistrado de la Corte Suprema y exministro de Seguridad, quien fue trasladado esposado y escoltado a Estados Unidos, donde enfrentará cargos por tráfico internacional de drogas y conspiración.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
US judge refuses to force extradition of jailed ICE agent from Texas to Minnesota - Reuters
US judge refuses to force extradition of jailed ICE agent from Texas to Minnesota Reuters
August 26, 2026 at 10:46 PMCryptocurrency chief facing extradition from UK to US on fraud charges - Reuters
Cryptocurrency chief facing extradition from UK to US on fraud charges Reuters
August 26, 2026 at 06:22 PMMexican governor accused by US of cartel ties returns to office - Reuters
Mexican governor accused by US of cartel ties returns to office Reuters
August 21, 2026 at 11:28 PMUS judge weighs challenge to restore Trump's name to Kennedy Center - Reuters
US judge weighs challenge to restore Trump's name to Kennedy Center Reuters
August 27, 2026 at 06:39 PMUS judge strikes down policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 nations - Reuters
US judge strikes down policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 nations Reuters
August 22, 2026 at 01:28 AMJudge blocks rule implementing Trump plan to restrict mail-in voting - Reuters
Judge blocks rule implementing Trump plan to restrict mail-in voting Reuters
August 28, 2026 at 01:59 AM