Javier Alonso, Buenos Aires province's security minister, outlined the extradition process for the youth known as Pequeño J from Peru. He noted that the judicial procedure there still needs to be completed and addressed the debate on the Juvenile Penal Law. He dismissed lowering the age of criminal responsibility as a solution to crime.
Javier Alonso, the security minister for Buenos Aires province, provided details on the extradition of Pequeño J, a youth linked to a triple murder according to reports. In a recent statement, Alonso indicated that the process still requires completing the judicial procedure in Peru, where the individual is located.
"There is still the judicial procedure to complete in Peru," the minister explained, emphasizing that this step is essential to proceed with the extradition. While he did not specify an exact timeline, he stressed the importance of following international legal protocols.
In parallel, Alonso addressed the ongoing debate on Argentina's Juvenile Penal Law. Amid discussions about the age of criminal responsibility, the official rejected lowering it as an effective solution to crime. "It is not a solution to crime," he stated, advocating for alternative approaches in prevention and rehabilitation.
The case of Pequeño J has drawn public attention due to his alleged involvement in a triple murder, highlighting tensions in the juvenile justice system. Alonso's remarks underscore the complexities of cross-border extraditions and the broader context of legal reform debates.
