Mexico actively cooperates with many countries and human rights organizations in the fight against international crime. In case of receiving an Interpol red notice and an extradition request in Mexico, it is important to seek qualified legal assistance as soon as possible. Our company has many years of experience in successfully resolving extradition cases and is ready to protect the interests of each client.
Extradition is a legal process by which one country transfers suspected or accused persons to another country for trial or criminal punishment. In Mexico, extradition is carried out in accordance with international agreements and national legislation.
Article 15 of the Constitution of Mexico is fundamental in matters of extradition. The Federal Law on International Extradition (Ley de Extradición Internacional) is the main regulation governing the extradition procedure in Mexico. It establishes the procedural aspects, conditions and limitations of extradition. The National Code of Criminal Procedure (Código Nacional de Procedimientos Penales) regulates the procedural aspects of criminal cases, including extradition proceedings.
Mexico has also concluded a number of bilateral extradition treaties with various countries, including the United States, Canada, Spain, France, Germany and many others. Mexico is a party to a number of international conventions that provide for extradition obligations:
Conditions of extradition in Mexico:
Mexico provides for extradition for the following crimes:
For extradition to be successful, the crime must be punishable in both Mexico and the requesting country. The request will be denied if the requesting country provides for the death penalty or torture.
The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores, SRE) receives extradition requests and conducts a preliminary check to ensure compliance with international obligations and national legislation.
The basic requirements for the request are:
The Attorney General’s Office of Mexico (Fiscalía General de la República, FGR) evaluates the legal aspects of the request, verifies the evidence presented, and presents the case in court.
The federal courts hear the case and provide procedural guarantees for the wanted person. The court issues a decision on extradition. The federal judge issues an arrest warrant. Once detained, the wanted person is notified of the reasons for the arrest, informed of his rights, and receives a copy of the extradition request and supporting documents.
The Supreme Court of Mexico (Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación) hears appeals against decisions of lower courts on extradition matters.
If you need professional legal assistance in matters of extradition or international law, contact our team of experts. We are ready to provide qualified support and advice at every stage of the process.
Mexico has signed extradition treaties with many countries with which it has close economic and diplomatic cooperation. However, it does not have bilateral extradition agreements with the following countries:
In Mexico, there are a number of legal grounds for challenging extradition:
If you require advice or legal assistance regarding extradition matters in Mexico, our team of experts is ready to provide qualified support.
Our team of Interpol lawyers provides comprehensive legal support:
We successfully defend clients’ rights in the most complex extradition and Interpol cases. Our team consists of highly qualified lawyers working all over the world. We develop individual strategies for each client, taking into account the specifics of the case and legal regulations.
Contact us today to discuss your case and get professional advice!
Did you not find a suitable service on the site or do you need urgent legal assistance from a lawyer?
Order a free consultation!