CNE declares the election of Jesus Santrich in Congress – Congress – Politics

The National Electoral Council (CNE) on Thursday declared the election of the former FARC guerrilla, Jesus Santrich, but this fact does not guarantee that he can take possession of it.

Santrich is at La Picota Prison, with extradition request from an American court, accused of drug trafficking.

Since his arrest last April, a political and legal debate has begun on whether Santrich could take office on Friday.

The Farc Veteran He has one of the 10 seats that the peace process granted the FARC to Congress in accordance with one of the agreements on political participation.

As Santrich's extradition process progresses, he said he would not be sent to an American prison.

And he also asked to take possession of the prison, but for that to happen, a judicial decision should be made.

If an elected MP does not take office within 8 days of the installation of Congress, he will lose his seat.

Although Santrich is not convicted, which validates his election, we do not know how he could go to the Capitol. take possession of his seat

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