Overview
- Mexico’s Foreign Ministry sent Portugal the formal request and judicial file to detain Simón Levy for extradition.
- Portuguese authorities say he was provisionally detained on October 28 under an Interpol Red Notice, then released under identity and residence controls that restrict his movement.
- The Lisbon appeals court is assessing Mexico’s case as officials examine his nationality status, with a reported 40‑day window to complete formalities.
- Mexico’s capital prosecutors cite two active warrants for environmental/building violations and for threats and property damage, and the president presented Portuguese documentation confirming his detention.
- Levy denies being detained and claims to be in the United States, but production teams and the complainant’s lawyer posted videos geolocating his recent interviews to the River Lounge at Lisbon’s Hotel Myriad.