Raúl Martins extradited from Mexico to Argentina for human trafficking

extradition human trafficking money laundering former intelligence agent Zona Divas

Mexican authorities have extradited Raúl Luis Martins, a former Argentine intelligence agent, to Argentina to face charges of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and money laundering. The extradition was finalized at the Cancún International Airport following a long legal battle in which Martins' defense filed numerous appeals to prevent his transfer.

Martins, 77, is accused of leading a criminal organization known as 'Zona Divas' that operated between 2010 and 2019. The group allegedly used various commercial establishments, including bars and clubs in the Riviera Maya region, to facilitate the sexual exploitation of women. Investigations also suggest links between his activities and organized crime groups.

Martins had been in Mexico since 2003 and was detained in Cancún in 2019 while attempting to travel to Belize. He will now face trial in Buenos Aires before the National Criminal and Correctional Federal Court Number 1.

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Buenos Aires · Cancún · Ezeiza International Airport · Federal Police · Fernando Farías Laguna · Fiscalía General de la República · Raúl Luis Martins · Raúl Luis Martins Coggiola · Raúl Martins · SIDE · Secretaría de Inteligencia del Estado

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[● 6 SOURCES] Raúl Luis Martins was extradited from Mexico to Argentina. www.notitarde.com.ve · estamosaqui.mx · politicosaldesnudo.com.mx · laprensa.mx · lopezdoriga.com · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Martins was arrested in Cancún in 2019 while trying to fly to Belize. www.notitarde.com.ve · www.elsureste.com.mx · sintesis.mx · noticias.perfil.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Martins arrived at Ezeiza airport under heavy security provided by the PFA and PSA. labandadiario.com · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · noticiasargentinas.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Martins allegedly led a criminal organization for sexual exploitation between November 2010 and 2019. www.notitarde.com.ve · estamosaqui.mx · politicosaldesnudo.com.mx · laprensa.mx · diario.mx · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Martins is allegedly linked to the Zona Divas organization and criminal groups including Los Zetas and CJNG. www.notitarde.com.ve · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · sintesis.mx · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar
[● 6 SOURCES] Martins' defense used legal resources for approximately seven years to attempt to block his extradition. www.notitarde.com.ve · estamosaqui.mx · politicosaldesnudo.com.mx · laprensa.mx · diario.mx · +1 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Raúl Martins is a former agent of Argentina's State Intelligence Secretariat (SIDE). www.notitarde.com.ve · www.elsureste.com.mx · estamosaqui.mx · labandadiario.com · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · +4 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Martins is accused of criminal association, human trafficking for sexual exploitation, and money laundering. www.notitarde.com.ve · www.elsureste.com.mx · estamosaqui.mx · politicosaldesnudo.com.mx · sintesis.mx · +3 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Martins is linked to the criminal organization known as Zona Divas. www.notitarde.com.ve · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · sintesis.mx · www.am.com.mx · diario.mx
[● 8 SOURCES] The extradition was carried out at the Cancún International Airport. www.notitarde.com.ve · estamosaqui.mx · politicosaldesnudo.com.mx · sintesis.mx · laprensa.mx · +3 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Martins' defense filed numerous legal appeals (amparos) to prevent extradition for approximately seven years. www.notitarde.com.ve · estamosaqui.mx · politicosaldesnudo.com.mx · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · laprensa.mx · +3 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Martins is a former agent of Argentina's State Intelligence Secretariat (SIDE). www.notitarde.com.ve · www.elsureste.com.mx · estamosaqui.mx · labandadiario.com · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · +5 more