Overview
- The Mexico City prosecutor’s office and President Claudia Sheinbaum said Interpol carried out a provisional arrest in Portugal tied to two cases opened in 2021.
- An Interpol notice reported to Mexican authorities states Levy was detained on October 28 and brought before the Lisbon Court of Appeal for extradition proceedings.
- Prosecutors say Levy is under precautionary measures in Portugal involving identity and residence controls while nationality checks and extradition steps advance.
- Levy rejected the accounts in live media appearances, claiming he is free in Washington, D.C., and alleging he survived an attempted attack hours before the reports.
- Authorities detail warrants for alleged environmental/building violations and for threats and damage to property after multiple missed hearings; some outlets, citing diplomatic sources, reported a release, which conflicts with official statements.