# Colombia UNGRD corruption investigation

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261105-colombia-ungrd-corruption-investigation
> Updated: 2026-11-05T16:16:15.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Investigations into alleged corruption within the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) have led to the release of several high ranking officials. 

In October 2026, the Supreme Court of Justice ordered the provisional release of former Senate President Iván Name and former House of Representatives President Andrés Calle. Their release followed the expiration of legal time limits during their 17 month detention at La Picota prison. Both remain under investigation for alleged involvement in a bribery scandal involving approximately 4,000 million pesos, which were reportedly intended to influence government reforms. 

In November 2026, the Bogotá Superior Court revoked precautionary measures against former Minister of the Interior Luis Fernando Velasco, granting him freedom. The court ruled that the prosecution did not sufficiently justify his detention to prevent the obstruction of investigations. Velasco is being investigated for his alleged role in directing UNGRD contracts to purchase votes from congressmen to support pension and health reforms.

## Claims

- The Criminal Chamber of the Bogotá Superior Court revoked the precautionary measure against Luis Fernando Velasco. (reported by 1 source)
- Velasco is investigated for alleged participation in corruption within the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD). (reported by 1 source)
- The former minister allegedly directed entity contracts to buy votes from congressmen for government reforms. (reported by 1 source)
- The court found that the prosecution did not sufficiently substantiate the request to deprive the former minister of his liberty. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-05: Colombia: Former Minister Luis Fernando Velasco released from custody

A Bogotá court has ordered the immediate release of former Interior Minister Luis Fernando Velasco, who is investigated for alleged corruption involving UNGRD contracts.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-former-minister-luis-fernando-velasco-released-from-custody

### 2026-10-15: Iván Name and Andrés Calle released from prison in UNGRD case

Former Colombian Senate President Iván Name and House President Andrés Calle have been released from prison due to expired legal time limits in a UNGRD corruption investigation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ivn-name-and-andrs-calle-released-from-prison-in-ungrd-case

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