The United States is looking extradite and try former Guatemalan President Alfonso Portillo on money laundering charges. Portillo, who served as Guatemalan President from 2000 to 2004 is accused of funneling money into Caribbean and European accounts via United States banks. Portillo is most notably remembered for promising to clean up corruption in the Guatemalan government, however it was later found that his political stint was just as corrupt as previous administrations. As of Sunday night, Guatemalan police had conducted four raids, all of which came up unsuccessful in locating Portillo. As the search continues we should remember this isn't the first time the United States has gone after a foreign leader, and certainly won't be the last.
By: Cameron Adams
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