COIn July 2025, Luis Carlos Gutiérrez Martínez, the secretary general of the Universidad San José, authorized the issuance of two fake undergraduate degrees to Juliana Guerrero. Despite never attending classes, taking exams, or passing the required Saber Pro test, Guerrero received diplomas in Accounting and Tax Management Technology, which were necessary for her to qualify for the position of Undersecretary of Youth at the Ministry of Equality. The action was part of a broader corruption scheme involving university officials. In August 2026, Gutiérrez admitted responsibility through a plea agreement, acknowledging that Guerrero had supposedly met regulatory requirements despite lacking essential qualifications.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the corruption scandal within the context of political figures and institutions, highlighting the involvement of high-profile individuals like Juliana Guerrero, who was promoted by President Gustavo Petro. While the focus is on institutional misconduct rather than overtly partisan
