Adriana Rivas to be Extradited to Chile Over Kidnapping Allegations
Adriana Rivas, a former nanny residing in Australia, is set to be extradited to Chile to face charges related to the kidnapping of seven individuals during the regime of Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet. Rivas, who emigrated to Australia in the late 1970s, has been in custody since 2019 following a request from the Chilean government. She is accused of being involved in the disappearances of seven people, including a pregnant woman, while working for Pinochet's secret police. Rivas has denied the allegations, arguing that her extradition should be blocked as it would lead to her being tried for crimes against humanity. However, the Federal Court in Sydney, led by Justice Michael Lee, dismissed her arguments, stating that the charges are specifically for aggravated kidnapping. The court's decision marks the end of Rivas's seven-year legal battle to remain in Australia. 
