Argentina analyzing Brazil's request for extradition of Jan. 8 rioters

FILE PHOTO: Members of the Federal Police work at the Supreme Court building following protests by supporters of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in Brasilia, Brazil, January 9, 2023. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli/File Photo

(Reuters) - Argentina has received and is analyzing Brazil's request for the extradition of Brazilian nationals currently in the neighboring country who are linked to an alleged 2023 coup attempt, Argentine presidential spokesman Manuel Adorni said on Thursday.

"The request arrived yesterday and the corresponding areas are analyzing it," Adorni told a press conference when asked if Argentina would comply with the request. "I don't have a concrete answer to give you as it is very recent."

(Reporting by Gabriel Araujo; Editing by Kylie Madry)