The extradition of ex-guerrilla Galvarino Apablaza to Chile is being delayed in Argentine courts, despite agreements between the Chilean and Argentine governments regarding his transfer.
The extradition of Galvarino Apablaza, a former guerrilla fighter, to Chile is currently stalled in the Argentine judicial system. Although both the Chilean government led by Javier Milei and the Argentine government of José Antonio Kast have reached an agreement for his extradition due to his involvement in historical crimes, uncertainties remain about the procedures that need to be completed in Argentina. Apablaza has been sought by Chilean authorities for his alleged role as the intellectual author of the assassination of Jaime Guzmán back in 1991.
Galvarino Apablaza was a member of the Frente Patriótico Manuel Rodríguez (FPMR), a leftist group that opposed the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, which ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990. He has been living in Argentina for many years and was arrested a while back, leading to renewed discussions about his extradition. The complexities of the legal system in Argentina appear to be a major factor causing the delays, with various pending resources affecting the final decision on his extradition.
