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Dispute Grows Over Whether Ex-Pemex Chief Carlos Treviño Is Still in U.S. Custody

Reports citing the defense point to a U.S. immigration bond release that complicates Mexico’s effort to prosecute him over Odebrecht-linked allegations.

Overview

  • President Claudia Sheinbaum said a morning security briefing indicated Treviño remains detained by U.S. authorities.
  • Milenio and other outlets reported he was freed after roughly 10 days in ICE custody, and the ICE detainee locator no longer lists him.
  • Defense attorney Óscar Zamudio said an immigration judge granted release on bond and noted an active asylum request.
  • According to the reports, ICE arrested Treviño on August 12 in Dallas and he appeared before an immigration court on August 26.
  • In Mexico, a judge denied his amparo against a 2021 arrest warrant on October 16 and the defense sought review, while a 2023 Interpol red notice deactivation complicates any swift extradition.