Q COSTA RICA — The United States has delivered the final legal guarantees required to proceed with the extradition of the Costa Rican Gilbert Bell Fernández, known as “Macho Coca,” bringing his transfer to New York closer to reality. The US Embassy in Costa Rica provided these assurances as part of the formal extradition process, which is now advancing toward completion. Among the main guarantees is the commitment to try him only for the crime for which extradition was granted. Gilbert Bell Fernández is a figure wanted in connection with serious criminal charges, and his extradition represents a significant step in international cooperation against organized crime. The Costa Rican government is working alongside US authorities to ensure the legal framework and procedures are in place to facilitate the extadition.