Brazil Seeks Extradition of Alleged Rioters From Argentina
The Facts
Brazil's Supreme Court said on Wednesday that Justice Alexandre de Moraes sent instructions for the federal government to request to Argentina the extradition of 63 Brazilians who were convicted in connection with the Jan. 8, 2023, riots in Brasília.
This follows Police request, 63 people
The Spin
It's no coincidence that fugitive rioters who stormed government buildings in Brasília have sought haven in Javier Milei's Argentina, given that the transnational far-right was behind this failed coup attempt in Brazil. If the rule of law and friendly diplomatic relations are to prevail, Buenos Aires should grant these possible extradition requests.
The Jan. 8 storming of government buildings in Brasília was relatively peaceful despite some property damage to furniture and artwork — and protesters never intended to stage a military coup. Mainstream media has promoted a conspiracy that doesn't exist while ignoring that Brazilians are fully capable of protesting and distrusting institutions on their own.