September 13, 2024

Cassidy, Salazar Statement Condemns Cancellation of U.S.-Honduras Extradition Treaty

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Rick Scott (R-FL) and U.S. Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27), Carlos Giménez (R-FL-28), Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL-26), Mike Waltz (R-FL-06), Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR), and Keith Self (R-TX-03) issued the following statement in response to Honduran President Xiomara Castro de Zelaya’s decision to revoke the longstanding extradition treaty between the United States and Honduras:

“We are deeply concerned by the recent decision by Honduran President Xiomara Castro to terminate the U.S.-Honduras extradition treaty which has been an important tool in combatting the criminal mafias and human traffickers which operate in Honduras. This reckless decision by President Castro places in jeopardy the future of U.S.-Honduran military and law enforcement cooperation. The economic wellbeing and security of Honduras and its citizens is intimately linked to the United States. We believe that this decision undermines our shared priorities and jeopardizes our relationship.”

“Estamos profundamente preocupados por la reciente decisión de la presidenta hondureña Xiomara Castro de terminar el tratado de extradición entre los Estados Unidos y Honduras, que ha sido una herramienta importante en la lucha contra las mafias criminales y los traficantes de personas que operan en Honduras. Esta decisión imprudente del presidente Castro pone en peligro el futuro de la cooperación militar y policial entre los Estados Unidos y Honduras. El bienestar económico y la seguridad de Honduras y sus ciudadanos están íntimamente ligados a los Estados Unidos. Creemos que esta decisión socava nuestras prioridades compartidas y pone en peligro nuestra relación”.

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