Mexico Waits on an Argentine Court to Send Back Rear Admiral Farias Laguna
Mexico waits on an Argentine court to send back Rear Admiral Farias Laguna, accused of leading a fuel-smuggling network. He remains in preventive detention as the extradition process continues. The post Mexico Waits on an Argentine Court to Send Back Rear Admiral Farias Laguna appeared first on The Rio Times .
Mexico is awaiting an Argentine court decision on whether to send back Rear Admiral Farías Laguna, who is accused of leading a fuel-smuggling network. As of late August 2026, Farías Laguna has not been transferred from Argentina to Mexico, although reports suggest the extradition is close. The alleged network, involving navy personnel, customs agents, businessmen, and members of a group called Los Primos, is accused of stealing or illegally trading fuel and evading import taxes.
If convicted, Farías Laguna could face 20 to 40 years in prison. The network allegedly caused significant economic losses to Mexico, with seizures of over 340 million pesos, which is a major blow to the government's revenue. The extradition hearing is scheduled for August 27, 2026, and will determine whether Farías Laguna is sent back to Mexico to face the charges.
The investigation is ongoing, and the loss to the government highlights the severity of the alleged fuel smuggling and tax fraud.
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