Scores of assistants and titled judges, evidence and other officials working at the Palace of Justice in downtown Bogotá began describing what 7 hours of anxiety was like. They experienced what they experienced on Thursday, February 8, when protesters violently tried to enter the justice building next to the Casa de Nariño.
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Most of the robes have arrived Some of those who got into their armored vehicles at 08:00 in the morning left the corridors opened by the Palace of Justice security on the 8th Avenue, with public service vehicles, amid insults, threats and spitting.
“Entry was normal at 8 in the morning. However, at 10 o’clock the first screams and insults began to be heard. When we went for lunch at noon, things started to get complicated. As we were leaving, they started insulting us, throwing cans and eggs, and spitting on us. The main targets were those who wore ties and dresses because they were identified as judges“a deputy judge told EL TIEMPO.
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And an owner assured the magistrate When Aurelio Rodríguez of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary returned from lunch, he was chased and spat on, as were other officials, including investigators and consultants.
The tension was so great that some judges decided to stop by or order food to the house, but in some cases protesters did not allow the food to be delivered.
At 4 o’clock in the afternoon, security guards of the Palace of Justice They reported that no one could leave the building due to high risk.
By then it was already known The General Assembly of the Court, which met in the morning, had not yet elected a Prosecutor, and networks were encouraging people to enter the building.
“The slogan is simple: Judges do not leave before the Supreme Court elects its new Prosecutor. NO ONE WILL LEAVE ME!!” and deleted it from the ‘Change Activists’ account.
“Once again, he won the blank vote. Dr. Amelia Pérez received 11 votes; This is still far from the 16 votes needed“A source inside the court said.
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“At that moment, the people outside became even more aggressive. Security told us that if we had brought our personal vehicles, we should leave them in the garage and try to go out. A runner who starts the eighth race, towards the sixth and is authorized to use public transportation. At that moment, the door leading to 12th Street was being kicked and pushed. Another senior official of the branch, which has offices in the Palace of Justice, said, “Some officials started taking off their ties and jackets to avoid being noticed.” said.
“Superior Judge Martha Olano had to leave surrounded by her staff, as did Máryuri Zúñiga, Judge of the Court’s Study Chamber. And a judge from one of the appellate chambers asked his escort for a loose coat and a hat so he could go out camouflaged.“Another source explained.
To the judges In order for the Full Court Cars to come out of the basement of the justice building at full speed, the Public Power had to surround them. And their escorts were careful to make sure no one followed them home.
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The fear of the branch officials is that the pressure and violence will continue: “After 15 days, the General Assembly is called again for a new vote.“.
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