Seven days ago, an appeal against President Gustavo Petro arrived in the office of the President of the Supreme Court of Justice, Judge Gerson Chaverra.Within the scope of the Attorney General selection process.
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Election of successor to Francisco Barbosa, whose term ended on February 12 Political tensions surrounded it and even Fecode’s announcement of a sit-in demanding the high court to expedite the process.
The judges have already held a first ballot, with blank votes winning in some rounds, with no consensus around any shortlist.: Ángela María Buitrago, Amelia Pérez Parra and Luz Adriana Camargo.
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And yet A new vote will be held in the coming days, the Court must first decide the challenge presented for the Army, Police, Friends, Honor, Together Colombian Company (Mipofaancol).this NGO had already filed a complaint to investigate alleged border violations by the Petro Presidente campaign, which was reported to the National Electoral Council (CNE) by the Prosecutor’s Office.
Now, in challenging President Petro, They assure that although the Constitution gives them the power to appoint the next prosecutor, they are forced to declare that they are blocked because they have a direct interest in the matter.
About, They point out that the prosecutor’s office is conducting investigations that “affect the president’s objectivity and common sense.” Being two people versus people who are first degree relatives.
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The first case is that of Nicolás Petro: “He was investigated for money laundering and taking money from drug traffickers for his father’s 2022 campaign, and his evidence included briefcases full of money, mansions in the Caribbean and $281 thousand, of course, without any justification.“.
At this point they are referring to the money handed over by former boss Samuel Santander Lopesierra.
The NGO also mentions the President’s brother, Juan Fernando Petro: “The prosecutor’s office is investigating whether payments were made from some drug traffickers with the promise of taking part in ‘total peace’.”“This is President Gustavo Petro’s project to “negotiate with criminals and bring criminals to justice.”
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nevertheless Nicolás Petro has already been indicted; There was no formal investigation against the President’s brother in this second case.
The retraction also mentions the investigation into the theft of money from Laura Sarabia (a trusted official of the President) and the case of former nanny Marelbys Meza.
Likewise, there are the complaints they personally made against Ricardo Roa Barragán, the manager of the Petro Presidente campaign and today the president of Ecopetrol.
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“It is clear that the elected Prosecutor, who represents 50 percent of the justice system, has the authority to investigate, exercises bureaucratic authority with more than fifteen thousand positions, most of which are freely appointed and dismissed, can be personally affected. Morally and ethically, objectively and in accordance with Article 250 of the Constitution. to advance at the root of the article and other relevant norms, Considering that the Chief Prosecutor can remove prosecutors from cases, appoint the prosecutor directly responsible, and that this prosecutor can become a kidnapper who does not conduct a comprehensive investigation, it is important that the investigation against the son and brother of the President who nominated him is not damaged.” reads the document, which EL TIEMPO revealed for the first time.
Therefore, the following conclusion is reached”The existence of an obstacle to Gustavo Petro in the presentation of the prosecutor’s shortlist is obvious, since, as seen in the argument, he can influence or somehow try to interfere with the processes carried out through the selected person.“.
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And he adds: “Based on the above considerations and in exercise of the powers and rights contained in the National Constitution and the Law, I respectfully appeal to President Gustavo Petro.For reasons that become clear in this article, the Attorney General is required to resolve this challenge, given that independence, impartiality, separation of powers, morality, institutionality and justice are at stake in the legal process of our Social State. Law”.
The objection that the court must process also indicates the path to be followed. if successful.
“President Gustavo Petro, for not expressing his disability before the Office of the Prosecutor General and/or the Supreme Court of Justice, and pursuant to Article 12 of the above-mentioned Law (No. 1437 of 2011):”In case of blocking, the provider will send a letter with reasons to his superior or, if not available, to the head of the relevant administrative sector within three (3) days from the date of learning of the action. In the absence of all of the above, to the National Attorney General or the Mayor of the Capital Territory in the case of national authorities or to the district attorney in the case of regional authorities.” he says, referring to the law.
And he adds: “The competent authority will make a final decision on the obstacle within ten (10) days from the date of receipt of the obstacle. If you accept the obstacle, you will be able to determine who is responsible for the relevant information and appoint a special authority if necessary. In the same action, he will order the file to be delivered.“.
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EL TIEMPO consulted experts and they agreed that: Although an ad hoc prosecutor is often used in such cases, the response to the objection may delay the selection of the Prosecutor.
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