Honduran President Xiomara Castro has announced a reversal of her earlier stance on the extradition treaty with the United States, stating that it will continue under new agreements aimed at protecting Honduras's sovereignty. Initially critical of the treaty for symbolizing US intervention in Latin America, Castro's new agreement also addresses prior concerns about political interference, especially in light of historical context involving previous US-backed actions against her husband, Manuel Zelaya. This decision comes just ahead of the treaty's expiration, amidst US advocacy for its extension that has facilitated the extradition of significant figures in Honduran corruption and drug trafficking.
"I have reached an agreement with the new United States administration so that the Extradition Treaty will continue with the necessary safeguards for the State of Honduras, guaranteeing its objective application," Castro stated.
"Castro's government had said in August that it would allow the extradition treaty to expire, accusing the US of intervening in Honduran politics and plotting a coup against her government and the armed forces."
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