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Does Argentina extradite to Russia?

Strong judicial protection and a developed asylum practice; extradition goes through the courts and often ends in refusal.

In short

Rarely

Rarely, although an extradition treaty with Russia was signed in 2014. Extradition goes through a court with full review, the political background of a request is examined on the merits, and a developed asylum practice adds protection. Own nationals are surrendered only with their consent.

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INTERPOL PROTECTION Research Desk

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Legal Review Board

Overview

Since 2014 a package of bilateral agreements has been in force between Russia and Argentina — on extradition, on legal assistance in criminal matters and on the transfer of sentenced persons. A formal channel therefore exists. Even so, Argentina remains one of the few destinations outside Europe with consistently strong judicial protection in extradition cases.

A request is examined by a federal court, with appeal available up to the Supreme Court. Arguments about politically motivated prosecution and risks under international conventions are examined on the merits rather than formally.

An additional factor is an accessible status procedure: an asylum application suspends extradition proceedings. A child born in the country gives parents grounds for citizenship, and Argentina surrenders its own nationals only with their consent.

Legal system

Civil law with a federal structure; extradition is heard by a federal court with appeal up to the Supreme Court.

Extradition practice

The procedure is judicial and predictable; the political character of a case is examined on the merits and refusals on such grounds are known. Own nationals are surrendered only with their consent.

INTERPOL cooperation

An INTERPOL member; a notice operates but is implemented through the judicial procedure rather than administrative measures.

Human rights & judicial review

International treaties hold constitutional rank; the Inter-American human-rights system applies, with recourse to the Commission and the Court.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Argentina extradite to Russia?

Rarely in practice. A court decides, the political background is examined on the merits, and refusals on such grounds are known.

Does an asylum claim suspend surrender?

Yes. Opening refugee-status proceedings suspends the extradition case until they conclude.

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What can be done

  • Check in advance, before travelling

    A CCF request and a legal analysis let you find out preventively whether data exists and what the risks are — rather than at the border.

  • Challenge it and seek deletion

    We prepare a reasoned request to the CCF to delete a Red Notice: where data has been processed in breach of INTERPOL's rules — in a politically motivated case, for example — the Commission deletes it.

  • Come back after a refusal

    A refusal does not close the procedure for good: a request can be re-filed on new facts — a refused extradition, refugee status, evidence of political motive.

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Version history

  • v1.0 — Initial publication.
  • v1.1 — Country overview update and legal review.
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