Accused Guatemalan drug trafficker wanted in US is captured in Mexico
Briefly

Aler Baldomero Samayoa Recinos, a notorious drug trafficker and leader of the organized crime group 'Los Huistas,' was captured in Mexico and returned to Guatemala. His arrest was part of a broader cooperative effort involving Guatemalan, Mexican, and U.S. law enforcement. While he is facing a U.S. federal indictment for cocaine trafficking, it's uncertain how existing charges in Guatemala will affect his extradition. Authorities are set to present him in court as the next steps unfold in this high-profile case.
"Aler Baldomero Samayoa Recinos, one of Guatemala's most wanted drug traffickers, was captured in Mexico and is awaiting extradition to the United States."
"Guatemala Interior Minister Francisco Jiménez confirmed that the capture was a result of cooperation with Mexico and the U.S., highlighting the international effort against drug trafficking."
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