Colombian Senator Martha Peralta Freed After Supreme Court Questioning in UNGRD Corruption Probe

Senator Martha Peralta Epieyú was released on Monday after completing a five‑day indagatoria before Colombia’s Supreme Court. The questioning concerns her alleged involvement in the United Nations National Risk Management Unit (UNGRD) corruption scandal, with prosecutors accusing her of traffic of influence and improper bribery. Peralta maintains she acted legally and described the detention as politically motivated, noting it occurred shortly before the presidential runoff. The Supreme Court’s Instruction Chamber will now decide whether further legal actions are warranted while the broader investigation into UNGRD contracts continues.

The case has drawn national attention, linking several former officials and contractors to alleged contract‑splitting schemes tied to legislative favors, and may impact Peralta’s senatorial seat and upcoming electoral dynamics.