Criminal gang prosecutions in Bogotá

Colombian authorities have conducted several legal actions against members of organized crime groups in Bogotá.

In October 2026, the Fiscalía General de la Nación prosecuted three individuals, identified as Emir Leider Orozco Duarte, Jonelio José Parra Martínez, and Yuslenis Zulani Barrios, for their alleged involvement with the group ‘Los Satanás’. They face charges including conspiracy to commit a crime, aggravated attempted extortion, and illegal possession of firearms following incidents of armed attacks and extortion demands in the Bosa and Kennedy districts.

In November 2026, prosecutors charged 10 alleged members of the ‘Los Boyacos’ gang. The group is accused of controlling micro-trafficking in the Santa Fe neighborhood through violence and explosives. The charges are linked to a January 2026 grenade attack that caused one death and 18 injuries, as well as at least six homicides related to territorial drug disputes. Key figures identified in the proceedings include Miguel Vargas Parra, also known as ‘Yimi’ or ‘Boyaco’, and an individual known as ‘El Viejo’.

In a broader crackdown reported in November 2026, the Fiscalía General detailed a 45-day operation targeting micro-trafficking and organized crime across five cities. This initiative resulted in 391 arrests and the disruption of more than 40 criminal structures, including groups such as ‘Los Satanás’ and ‘Tren de Aragua’.