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Assassinations of INPEC officials in Colombia
Overview
A series of targeted killings has struck personnel of the National Penitentiary and Prison Institute (INPEC) in Colombia. On October 13, official Bryan Rangel Saavedra was assassinated at a gas station in Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, while refueling his vehicle after a shift at the Modelo prison. The Cúcuta Mayor’s Office offered a reward for information, and Justice Minister Iván Cancino stated the government would pursue those responsible to prevent the “intimidation of prison system workers.”
Two days later, on October 15, another INPEC guard, Diego Acevedo Garzón, was killed by gunmen inside his commercial establishment in Girón, Santander. Reports indicate Acevedo Garzón may have been receiving threats for approximately two months prior to the attack. Following this second murder, the Governor of Santander convened a metropolitan security council to coordinate a response. These incidents have raised significant concerns regarding the security of personnel working within the national correctional system.
Entities
INPEC · Juvenal Díaz Mateus · Alcaldía de Cúcuta · Diego Acevedo Garzón · Cúcuta
Timeline
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[CRIME] 4 sourcesINPEC official Diego Acevedo Garzón assassinated in Girón
INPEC prison guard Diego Acevedo Garzón was shot and killed by gunmen at his business in Girón, Santander. This is the second prison official killed in three days in the region.
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[CRIME] 4 sourcesINPEC official assassinated at gas station in Cúcuta
INPEC official Bryan Rangel Saavedra was assassinated at a gas station in Cúcuta after finishing his shift at the Modelo prison. Authorities are investigating a potential link to his work.
Sources
buenaventuraenlinea.com · cablenoticias.tv · colmundoradio.com.co · diariodelnorte.net · elespectador.com · elnuevodia.com.co · lasillavacia.com