Family in Limbo as U.S. Denies Repatriation of Juan Matta Ballesteros' Body

The U.S. has denied the repatriation of Juan Matta Ballesteros body to Honduras, creating uncertainty for his family following the death of the notorious drug trafficker.

• Juan Matta-Ballesteros, the first Honduran extradited to the United States, died at 80, leaving his family seeking to repatriate his body to Honduras.
• U.S. authorities are reportedly denying the familys request to repatriate Juan Matta-Ballesteros body, complicating funeral arrangements and raising questions about the handling of such cases.
• Matta-Ballesteros was a key figure in the illegal drug trade, and his death highlights ongoing issues related to extradition and its aftermath in Honduras.