The Honduran government has initiated the extradition of Eswin Mejia, an undocumented immigrant accused of the 2016 DUI-related death of Sarah Root in Omaha, Nebraska. This extradition comes as part of a broader effort by Honduras to strengthen cooperation with the Trump administration. Mejia was arrested again in Honduras after fleeing post-bail in the U.S., and a Supreme Court judge will decide on his extradition. Since President Xiomara Castro's takeover in 2022, over 50 U.S. requests have been received regarding extraditions, indicating a commitment to enhanced legal collaboration with the U.S.
The extradition of Eswin Mejia, implicated in the 2016 death of Iowa woman Sarah Root, signifies Honduras's cooperation with the Trump administration.
Honduras's Foreign Minister highlighted that they've received over 50 U.S. extradition requests, showing a shift toward legal collaboration with the U.S. since 2022.
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