Sources: US stops ex Colombia warlord's deportation to Italy
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August 30, 2020
MIAMI (AP) — The Trump administration has blocked the scheduled removal of a former Colombian paramilitary boss to Italy and now intends to deport him to his South American homeland, where he's been found responsible for hundreds of war crimes.
Salvatore Mancuso received notification of the surprise reversal on Sunday, according to two people familiar with the matter who discussed the proceedings on condition of anonymity. His lawyers have 14 days to challenge the deportation order.
Mancuso's removal to Italy, where he also has citizenship, was ordered by the Department of Homeland Security in...
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