Alleged Colombian drug lord captured in Argentina asks not be extradited to US
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}An alleged Colombian drug lord captured in Argentina is asking a local judge to reject his extradition to the United States.
Henry de Jesus Lopez Londono says he faces political percussion and his life is in danger.
Lopez Londono is 41-years-old and is known as "Mi Sangre," or My Blood. He was caught as he arrived at a restaurant on the outskirts of Buenos Aires on Oct. 30.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Authorities say he's the leader of the "Urabenos" gang and is wanted on drug trafficking charges in Colombia and the U.S.
Lopez Londono's lawyer denies his client is a drug trafficker and says he gathered evidence while part of a right-wing paramilitary group. Lawyer Carlos Olita says police officers and officials in former President Alvaro Uribe's government are trying to stop him from testifying.