# Imprisonment and prison disputes of Epa Colombia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/imprisonment-of-influencer-epa-colombia
> Updated: 2026-09-20T02:26:20.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Influencer Daneidy Barrera Rojas, known as ‘Epa Colombia’, has been imprisoned since January 2025 following a sentence for damages caused to TransMilenio infrastructure during the 2019 Bogotá protests. Her legal defense has faced challenges, with her lawyer stating she had to ‘start from scratch’ to correct previous legal errors.

Public scrutiny intensified following reports of heavy restraints used during her judicial transfers. A significant confrontation occurred on August 7 at the Escuela de Carabineros in Bogotá between Barrera and Senator Wadith Manzur, who was also in custody. The dispute, which was captured on video, reportedly began when Manzur questioned a custodian regarding a closed curtain in the space occupied by Barrera and her partner. The situation escalated when a uniformed officer intervened, ordering the curtain to be opened and a mobile phone to be surrendered.

During the altercation, Barrera alleged she was experiencing “persecution and psychological torture.” The incident has prompted investigations by the Procuraduría and the Defensoría del Pueblo. Following the event, Barrera was transferred to the Picaleña prison in Ibagué, while Manzur was transferred to La Picota on September 16.

## Claims

- An incident occurred between Daneidy Barrera and Wadith Manzur at the Carabineros School in Bogotá on August 7. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The conflict began when Wadith Manzur questioned a custodian about a closed room curtain while Barrera was inside. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A uniformed officer intervened and requested the curtain be opened and a mobile phone be surrendered due to restrictions on cell phone use. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Daneidy Barrera claimed she was a victim of persecution and psychological torture during the confrontation. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Procuraduría and the Defensoría del Pueblo launched investigations into the incident. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Daneidy Barrera was transferred to the Picaleña prison in Ibagué. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Wadith Manzur was transferred to La Picota prison on September 16. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Daneidy Barrera and Wadith Manzur confront each other at Bogotá Carabineros School

An investigation is underway following a confrontation between Daneidy Barrera and Wadith Manzur at the Carabineros School in Bogotá, sparked by a dispute over a room curtain and cell phone use.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/daneidy-barrera-and-wadith-manzur-confront-each-other-at-bogot-carabineros-school

### 2026-09-17: Wadith Manzur and Epa Colombia filmed in prison dispute

A video shows a dispute between Senator Wadith Manzur and influencer Daneidy Barrera (‘Epa Colombia’) over a curtain while both were detained at the Escuela de Carabineros in Bogotá.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wadith-manzur-and-epa-colombia-filmed-in-prison-dispute

### 2026-09-10: Epa Colombia legal defense undergoes review amid imprisonment

Lawyer Wendy Herrera is restarting the legal defense for influencer Epa Colombia, who remains imprisoned for damages caused during 2019 Bogotá protests.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/epa-colombia-legal-defense-undergoes-review-amid-imprisonment

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