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Violence and intimidation against Colombian prison officials

Overview

The Colombian Ombudsman's Office has called for an urgent investigation by the Attorney General's Office into an intimidating pamphlet targeting officials of the National Penitentiary and Prison Institute (Inpec). This request follows an explosive attack on an Inpec vehicle in Barranquilla that injured two officers, Shirly Dallana Acosta Marroquín and Daniel Steven Tapiero Alférez.

The Ombudsman warned of a pattern of violence against prison staff, citing previous attacks in Bogotá, Cali, and Cartagena. The organization suggested these intimidations are intended to influence government decisions regarding the transfer of inmates to regain control of correctional facilities. The office has requested a comprehensive protection plan involving the Ministry of Justice, the National Police, and the National Protection Unit to provide security and support for officials and their families.

Entities

Fiscalía General de la Nación · Defensoría del Pueblo · Duvalier Sánchez Arango · Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar · Barranquilla

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Colombia's Ombudsman calls for investigation into threats against prison officials

    Colombia's Ombudsman is seeking an investigation into threatening pamphlets and an explosive attack in Barranquilla that injured two Inpec officials.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    ICBF Director Carolina Restrepo files complaint over threats

    ICBF Director Carolina Restrepo has denounced threats and harassment before the Colombian Prosecutor's Office following a controversial Senate debate and the circulation of an edited video.

Sources

asuntoslegales.com.co · boyacadigital.com · colmundoradio.com.co · lanacion.com.co · solodipueblo.com