Mexico halts extradition of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to U.S.June 29, 2016 - 15:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A judge in Mexico has temporarily halted the extradition of cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to the U.S. after his lawyers filed appeals, BBC News reports. Mexico agreed to transfer Guzman in May after the U.S. guaranteed he would not face the death penalty. But the ruling means it could be months or even years before he is sent to the U.S. , where he faces murder and drug smuggling charges. Guzman is being held in a maximum security prison near the U.S. border. He was arrested in January after six months on the run following his escape through a tunnel in his jail cell. He had already escaped a maximum security facility once before, spending 13 years at large. One of the appeals argues that the statute of limitations has run out on some crimes Guzman is accused of in the U.S. , his lawyer Jose Refugio Rodriguez told Associated Press. Guzman's defence also argues some of the accusations lack direct evidence. Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |