# Judge Halts Extradition of CJNG Leader 'El Jardinero' to US

A Mexican judge suspended the extradition of CJNG lieutenant Audias Flores Silva to the US pending a legal review.

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Judge Alberto Ávila Muñoz of the Sixteenth District Criminal Court in Mexico City suspended the extradition of Audias Flores Silva, known as 'El Jardinero', to the United States. [^1]

Audias Flores Silva is a high-ranking lieutenant of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) who aspired to succeed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho'. [^2]

Judge Alberto Ávila Muñoz ruled that the physical transfer of Flores Silva to the requesting state would cause irreparable harm to his human rights. [^3]

The suspension of extradition was granted pending the resolution of a legal protection suit (amparo) filed by Flores Silva against his transfer to the US. [^4]

Flores Silva argued that he was left in a state of defenselessness during a remote hearing held on May 1 because he lacked adequate communication and his private lawyer was not present. [^5]

Flores Silva is required by a US federal court in Colombia for accusations related to drug trafficking and money laundering. [^6]

Judge Alberto Ávila Muñoz granted the precautionary measure, ruling that the physical transfer of a person to another state could cause irreparable harm. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Judge Alberto Ávila Muñoz of the Sixteenth District Criminal Court in Mexico City suspended the extradition of Audias Flores Silva, known as 'El Jardinero', to the United States. (El Universal, News)
2. Audias Flores Silva is a high-ranking lieutenant of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) who aspired to succeed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho'. (El Universal, News)
3. Judge Alberto Ávila Muñoz ruled that the physical transfer of Flores Silva to the requesting state would cause irreparable harm to his human rights. (El Universal, News)
4. The suspension of extradition was granted pending the resolution of a legal protection suit (amparo) filed by Flores Silva against his transfer to the US. (El Universal, News)
5. Flores Silva argued that he was left in a state of defenselessness during a remote hearing held on May 1 because he lacked adequate communication and his private lawyer was not present. (El Financiero, News)
6. Flores Silva is required by a US federal court in Colombia for accusations related to drug trafficking and money laundering. (El Financiero, News)
7. Judge Alberto Ávila Muñoz granted the precautionary measure, ruling that the physical transfer of a person to another state could cause irreparable harm. (El Financiero, News)

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