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The so-called ‘Tren de Aragua’ derails in Bogotá, 19 of its alleged members accused of selective homicides, drug sales, extortion and other crimes in Bogotá were arrested

Among the detainees is a lieutenant of the National Police and two of the top leaders who would have a direct link with the main coordinators of the 'Tren de Aragua' deprived of their liberty in Venezuela. With...

The Attorney General, Francisco Barbosa Delgado, shared experiences in the fight against transnational crime with Bolivia

During the visit to that country, mechanisms to face threats such as money laundering were discussed, as well as strengthening strategies to prosecute illicit assets. As part of the strategy to strengthen judicial cooperation with the countries of the region,...

The Attorney General, Francisco Barbosa Delgado, highlighted the important progress made in the fight against corruption in Nariño and Putumayo

More than 200 processes have been opened due to illicit behaviors that put public resources and the correct supply of goods and services for the communities at risk. Among those investigated are: a governor, mayors, former mayors, councilors, former...

The Attorney General Francisco Barbosa strengthens judicial cooperation ties with Peru in the fight against transnational crime

The Attorney General, Francisco Barbosa Delgado; and her counterpart in Peru, Liz Patricia Benavides Vargas, held a meeting to assess and establish joint strategies in the fight against organized crime that affects the region; in addition to exchange experiences...

The Attorney General Francisco Barbosa signed a memorandum of understanding with El Salvador to strengthen the fight against organized crime in the region

The Attorney General, Francisco Barbosa Delgado, held a meeting with his counterpart from El Salvador, Rodolfo Delgado, to review the most recent results achieved in the fight against transnational crime. The head of the Colombian institution highlighted, among the results,...

The Attorney General announced the creation of a Special Task Group to investigate complaints related to OCAD Paz resources

The Attorney General Francisco Barbosa also announced the presentation of a bill to strengthen the staff of prosecutors, prosecutors’ assistants, and investigators In Bucaramanga, the Attorney General, Francisco Barbosa Delgado, announced the creation of a specialized group that will lead...

The Attorney General, Francisco Barbosa Delgado, highlighted important results concerning the investigative strategy against corruption in Santander, Norte de Santander and Arauca

344 people, including mayors, municipal secretaries, judicial officials, members of the public force, and individuals, have been prosecuted for engaging in conduct that puts public resources at risk. The Attorney General, Francisco Barbosa Delgado, visited Bucaramanga (Santander) to verify the...

The Attorney General , Francisco Barbosa Delgado, assumed the presidency of the Ibero-American Association of Public Ministries (AIAMP)

The work plan defined by the new presidency of the AIAMP includes annual training programs, and international technical assistance, among other initiatives to strengthen the investigative work against organized crime and the different criminal expressions of transnational importance. Within the...

The Prosecutor’s Office Strategy against human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation in Cartagena

On the occasion of the World Day against Human Trafficking, and in response to the investigative axes defined to fight this criminal phenomenon, the Attorney General's Office organized several activities in Cartagena with the purpose of guiding, identifying, and...

Colombia, the host country for the General Assembly of the Ibero-American Association of Public Ministries

In Colombia, representatives of 20 Public Ministries and Prosecutor's Offices hold a meeting At the meeting, strategies to strengthen the fight against organized crime and its finances, money laundering, migrant smuggling, drug trafficking, and behaviors that affect natural...