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US grants extradition of former Panama President Ricardo Martinelli
8 June 2018
US authorities have approved the extradition of Panama's ex-president Ricardo Martinelli.
Current President Juan Carlos Varela confirmed that the US state department had granted the request.
Mr Martinelli, 66, is wanted in Panama over allegations of illegal wiretapping and corruption. He has been held in Miami, Florida, since last June.
Mr Martinelli denies any wrongdoing and says the charges against him are politically motivated.
. . .
In 2015, Panama's Supreme Court ordered Mr Martinelli's arrest over accusations that he used public funds to illegally spy on more than 150 prominent people.
More:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-44418284