Colombian Congressman Miguel Polo Polo Sentenced to Three‑Day Arrest for Contempt

A Bogotá court sentenced Representative Miguel Polo Polo to three days of arrest and a fine of eight minimum wages after finding him in contempt of a Constitutional Court order. The order, issued on 4 September 2025, required Polo Polo to issue a public apology to the Association of Mothers of Families of False Positives (MAFAPO) for remarks and actions surrounding an artistic installation commemorating victims of extrajudicial killings. The judge determined that his statements on social media did not meet the court’s specifications, which mandated a clear, unambiguous retraction to remain visible for at least six months. The sanction was imposed by Juzgado 30 Civil (and referenced in penal proceedings) of Bogotá, with the monetary penalty to be deposited in a fund for justice administration. The case underscores ongoing tensions over accountability for the “falsos positivos” scandal and the enforcement of symbolic reparations.