# Extradition and legal proceedings of Central American and DR

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/extradition-and-legal-proceedings-of-central-american-and-dr
> Updated: 2026-08-11T04:12:31.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Legal proceedings and extradition efforts involving Dominican and Costa Rican nationals have emerged in the United States. The Dominican Republic issued Decree 543-26 to extradite Mario Juan García to Connecticut to face charges including second-degree sexual assault and promoting a minor’s participation in obscene representations.

Concurrently, a Texas judge granted a three-month extension to Costa Rican national Edwin López, also known as ‘Pecho de Rata’. This extension allows López time to potentially negotiate a plea deal with the U.S. Department of Justice and the DEA regarding accusations of international drug trafficking and conspiracy. His trial has been postponed from September to late January 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Dominican Republic and Costa Rica nationals face US extradition and legal proceedings

The Dominican Republic has ordered the extradition of Mario Juan García to the US for sexual offenses, while a Costa Rican national in Texas has received a delay to negotiate a plea deal regarding drug charges.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-and-costa-rica-nationals-face-us-extradition-and-legal-proceedings

### 2026-08-10: Legal proceedings advance in Guatemala massacre case and Costa Rican drug investigation

Legal proceedings continue in Guatemala regarding the Rancho Bejuco massacre case and in Costa Rica concerning the Leviathan cocaine smuggling investigation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/legal-proceedings-advance-in-guatemala-massacre-case-and-costa-rican-drug-investigation

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