# Juliana Guerrero academic fraud sentencing

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> Updated: 2026-09-10T23:36:19.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2.

Juliana Guerrero, a former official in the administration of Gustavo Petro, was sentenced to 36 months in prison after admitting to procedural fraud and ideological falsehood. Guerrero reached a plea agreement with the Prosecutor General’s Office, acknowledging she used fraudulent academic degrees from Fundación Universitaria San José to qualify for the role of Vice-Minister of Youth within the Ministry of Equality.

The sentence includes a conditional suspension of her prison term, a fine equivalent to 100 minimum monthly wages, and a bar from holding public office for approximately two and a half to three years. The investigation also resulted in a three-year prison sentence for Luis Carlos Gutiérrez, the former secretary general of the university, for his role in issuing the irregular titles.

Following the initial sentencing, Prosecutor Gregorio Eljach ordered an appeal against the plea agreement. The prosecution is seeking to investigate an additional charge of falsifying public documents, arguing that Guerrero’s actions harmed public trust. If this charge is successful, she could face up to 12 years in prison and a disqualification from public office for up to 15 years. Guerrero has publicly apologized to her family and the country but has denied allegations regarding her methods of career advancement, claiming she is a victim of slander.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Juliana Guerrero sentenced to 3 years for procedural fraud

Juliana Guerrero received a 36-month prison sentence for procedural fraud involving forged degrees. Prosecutors are now appealing to add charges of falsifying public documents.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juliana-guerrero-sentenced-to-3-years-for-procedural-fraud

### 2026-09-08: Juliana Guerrero sentenced for using fraudulent degrees to seek government office

Juliana Guerrero was sentenced to 36 months in prison (suspended) for using fraudulent degrees to seek a government position. She faces a fine and a ban from public office.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juliana-guerrero-accepts-fraud-charges-over-fake-university-degrees

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