Wellington Luiz Firmino was captured while trying to cross the border into Chile; arrest occurred when he tried to bypass a military police checkpoint
a fugitive who was convicted for his participation in the coup events of January 8, 2023, was captured while trying to cross the border towards . The arrest occurred when he tried to bypass a Gendarmerie checkpoint. Argentine courts have already issued arrest warrants for 61 individuals involved in that day’s crimes, with three of them already being arrested. Firmino, who received a 17-year prison sentence in Brazil, stated in recordings that his goal was to reach the .
He also criticized the Federal Supreme Court () and argued that the arrest order against supporters of was issued at a time when the Argentine president, , was absent, participating in the G20 summit in Brazil. The crimes for which Firmino was convicted include attempted coup d’état and damage to protected property. Since the beginning of 2024, a total of 185 Brazilians have requested refuge in Argentina, a significant increase compared to just three requests registered in 2023.
The decision on the extradition of captured individuals will be made by Judge Daniel Rafecas, who will also allow the fugitives to appeal to the Supreme Court. Javier Milei’s government has already spoken out, stating that it will comply with court orders related to the extradition of those involved in the acts of January 8th.
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Published by Fernando Dias
