Colombian Justice Minister Abelardo de la Espriella authorized the extradition of five notorious gang leaders to the United States. The individuals, known by aliases “Araña” (Spider), “Mocho Olmedo”, “Muñeca” (Doll), “HH”, and “Pinocho”, are accused of significant criminal activity. Their extradition requests were initially approved in 2025, but faced delays. This decision marks a key step in international cooperation to combat transnational crime. The extraditions are expected to disrupt the operations of these criminal organizations. The move signals Colombia’s commitment to tackling drug trafficking and related offenses alongside US authorities. Details surrounding the specific charges against each individual have not been fully disclosed.