Ungrd case: Iván Name and Andrés Calle have already been released from La Picota due to expiration of terms

SemanaIndependentCenter3 hr. ago

The Supreme Court of Colombia ordered the release of former Senate President Iván Name and former Chamber of Deputies President Andrés Calle after determining that a critical piece of evidence, a statement from fugitive Carlos Ramón González, was missing before their formal charges were filed. The court ruled that this procedural gap meant the legal deadline had expired, leading to their release. Both men are now free and unrestricted, though they remain under investigation for allegedly accepting public funds in exchange for supporting reforms by President Gustavo Petro’s government. Their lawyers emphasized that the release does not imply innocence but rather a procedural delay while the case continues. The decision highlights ongoing corruption investigations within Petro’s administration.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the court's procedural ruling and quotes both legal representatives and official statements without overtly favoring any side. It explains the legal reasoning behind the release and acknowledges the ongoing nature of the investigation, maintaining neutrality in tone and framing.

El EspectadorIndependentCenter5 hr. ago

Iván Name and Andrés Calle, former presidents of the Senate and Chamber of Representatives in Colombia, were released from prison on October 15 after their preventive detention terms expired. They face charges related to alleged corruption within the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (Ungrd). The Supreme Court’s Special First Instance Chamber granted them provisional freedom last week. Their lawyers had previously requested the lifting of their preventive detention measures, arguing that the legal process had stalled beyond the allowed timeframe. Although the court initially set a six-month period between the accusation and trial, this was extended to 12 months due to an external investigation. Despite over a year having passed since their arrest, the case remains in the evidentiary phase.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information regarding the release of two high-profile politicians accused of corruption. It includes quotes from official sources (Inpec) and references court decisions without apparent bias toward either the defendants or the prosecution. The tone is neutral, focusingon