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Supreme Court Nears Ruling on U.S. Extradition of 'Fred' Machado

A decision would send the case to the Executive for authorization after U.S. prosecutors reaffirmed their request from Texas.

Gentileza del Diario de Río de Negro. Federico Machado, primero de izquierda a derecha en la presentación del libro de Espert. En 2019. El primero de derecha a izquierda es su primo Claudio Cicarelli, que puso una camioneta para la campaña del economista y candidato a diputado por la Libertad Avanza.
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Overview

  • After seeking confirmation in August, the Supreme Court received word via Judge Gustavo Villanueva that the United States still pursues extradition, and Prosecutor General Eduardo Casal had already recommended granting it in April 2023.
  • The case was sent back to the Court on Friday, placing the justices in position to resolve the judicial phase before any Executive decision.
  • Machado remains on court-ordered home detention in Río Negro with an electronic ankle monitor, mandated psychiatric care and limited visitors.
  • U.S. filings accuse him of cocaine trafficking, money laundering and a $350 million aircraft fraud scheme, while ex‑associate Debra Mercer Erwin was sentenced to 16 years.
  • He denies any drug ties and his documented support for José Luis Espert—36 flights in 2019 plus a $200,000 transfer in 2020—has already produced political fallout including Espert’s withdrawal from a congressional run.