Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos announced his full support for newly-elected Prosecutor General Eduardo Montelagre in an official press release Thursday. The election of Montealegre, an ally of former President Alvaro Uribe, comes…
Colombia’s newly elected Prosecutor General has received praise from President Juan Manuel Santos, who called the election “good news” Friday. Colombia’s Supreme Court elected lawyer Eduardo Montealegre to the position…
Colombia’s Supreme Court has elected lawyer Eduardo Montealegre, an ally of former President Alvaro Uribe, as its new Prosecutor General. Montealegre, who has been a lawyer for more than 20…
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced his shortlist of candidates for Prosecutor General Tuesday. The role was left vacant following the forced removal of Viviane Morales last month, after Colombia’s…
Colombia’s Supreme Court will hold a Special Chamber Monday to select a new Prosecutor General. Speaking with Caracol Radio, Supreme Court Leader Javier Zapata said, “the Court should be active…
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos swore in interim Prosecutor General Martha Lucia Zamora Tuesday, said a government press release. Zamora took over for Viviane Morales who was removed last week over…
Colombia’s Deputy Prosecutor General resigned yesterday, following the official resignation of Viviane Morales, possibly leaving surprise choice Martha Lucia Zamora to fill the void. Wilson Alejandro Martinez’s resignation was confirmed…
Former Prosecutor General Luis Camilo Osorio is called to testify in Congress over his alleged links to paramilitary groups, said local media Sunday. Osorio, who held office from 2001-2005, has…
Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos said in a press release Friday that he regrets the resignation of former Prosecutor General Viviane Morales. The head of state hailed the efficiency, transparency,…