Italian court holds new hearing on Carla Zambelli’s extradition
Court of Cassation evaluates guarantees of medical assistance in Brazil for former deputy
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The Italian court is holding a hearing this Tuesday to reassess the extradition request of former deputy Carla Zambelli, focusing on guarantees regarding prison conditions and medical assistance in Brazil after the rejection of the thesis of political persecution.
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Why It Matters
Carla Zambelli was convicted of armed pursuit of a man in São Paulo. The defense alleges political persecution and health problems, including fibromyalgia.
The Italian court will hold a new hearing this Tuesday (27) to reassess the extradition request of former deputy Carla Zambelli. If the measure is authorized, she could be sent to Brazil to serve the sentence for conviction in the case of armed pursuit of a man through the streets of São Paulo.
The hearing will analyze doubts presented by the judges of the Court of Cassation about prison conditions in Brazil. Among the points is the guarantee that Zambelli will receive medical assistance to treat the illnesses she claims to have.
The Italian court dismissed the thesis of political persecution presented by Zambelli's defense. However, he considered it necessary to present more guarantees from the Brazilian government and the Federal Supreme Court (STF) regarding the health conditions of the former deputy, who claims to have fibromyalgia and suffer from fainting.
Zambelli's defense stated that they hope extradition will be denied. In a statement, lawyer Eduardo Maurício stated that he was confident in the final judgment of the request and said that refusing extradition would be the only measure compatible with international legislation and treaties.
What to Watch
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Court of Cassation decision on extradition.
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Open Questions
- What specific guarantees will the STF provide regarding the former deputy’s health?
- What will be the final decision of the Court of Cassation?
