Pres. Of Panama, Paz Zamora, Will Not Sign New Extradition Treaty With U.S.

In spite of pressure exerted by the U.S. Embassy in Bolivia, President Paz Zamora confirmed on April 5, 1993 that he will not sign a new extradition treaty with the U.S. during the last months of his term in office. Paz Zamora is scheduled to leave power on August 6. U.S. Embassy officials have engaged in difficult negotiations with Bolivian officials who are seeking an agreement…[more]