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Ex-paramilitary commander Salvatore Mancuso arrived back in Colombia after serving a 16-year prison sentence in the U.S. Photo: Migración Colombia.

Ex-AUC paramilitary Salvatore Mancuso granted freedom by Bogotá Court

By The City Paper Staff - May 9, 2024

Former paramilitary commander of the AUC, Salvatore Mancuso, has been granted freedom by Bogotá’s High Court after serving a mere two months in La Picota prison. Mancuso was appointed as a “peace envoy” for leftist President Petro.

Senator Rubio asks US to stop extradition of “peace manager” Mancuso

By The City Paper Staff - August 24, 2023

U.S Senator Marco Rubio has asked the Biden administration to deny Colombia’s extradition request of former AUC warlord Salvatore Mancuso after named “peace envoy” by President Petro.

Colombian Supreme Court orders house arrest for former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez

By Richard Emblin - August 4, 2020

Colombia’s Supreme Court has ordered house arrest for former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez for his alleged role in paramilitary activity and witness tampering.