Geovany Andres Rojas – the Colombian drug trafficker known by the nickname “The Spider” – was extradited from Colombia to the United States, where he now faces federal drug‑trafficking and terrorism charges.
Rojas had previously been shielded from extradition by former Colombian President Gustavo Petro, according to CBS News. The protection reportedly prevented U.S. authorities from securing his transfer for several years.
The U.S. indictment alleges that Rojas participated in large‑scale narcotics operations and was linked to activities that the Justice Department classifies as terrorism‑related. No further details of the charges were disclosed in the source material.
Colombia, a major transit point for illicit cocaine shipments, has a long‑standing extradition treaty with the United States, though the process can become politically contentious. The recent transfer follows a shift in policy after Petro’s tenure ended.
With the extradition now completed, Rojas will be processed through the U.S. federal court system, where he will face the pending drug‑trafficking and terrorism accusations.
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>
