Guatemala Extradites Nationals to the U.S. on Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Charge

On June 17, 2025, Guatemala extradited Steven Ovaldino Lorenzana Avarenga, also known as “Chipi,” and Allan Mendoza, also known as “Carnes” and “Carnitas,” both Guatemalan nationals, to the United States (U.S.) to face drug trafficking conspiracy charges. They made their initial appearances in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia the following day. [1]