The Brazilian Senate approved the extradition agreement with Morocco on Wednesday, signed in 2019 in the capital Brasilia. This move paves the way for the agreement to enter into force, aimed at accelerating and streamlining judicial procedures between the two countries.
The approval came during a plenary session through a symbolic vote without opposition, following the text’s endorsement by the Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee of the House of Representatives.
Brazil’s Foreign Affairs and Justice Ministries explained that the increasing movement of people and goods, along with Brazil’s growing international presence, necessitates more effective judicial cooperation mechanisms.
The Brazilian government emphasized that the agreement is characterized by its “detailed and comprehensive” nature, providing a clear and secure framework for expediting criminal extradition requests between the two nations.
The parliamentary rapporteur for the agreement, Senator Sergio Moro, stated that this step would contribute to enhancing access to justice, activating judicial rulings, and combating impunity, especially in light of the rise of cross-border organized crime networks. He also stressed that the new text aligns with developments in international criminal law while ensuring the respect of the fundamental rights of those sought.
By adopting this agreement, Morocco and Brazil have established a new framework for judicial cooperation that strengthens their joint efforts in combating organized crime and supports bilateral coordination in the field of justice.
