Angie Rodriguez and Benedetti, wanted for the "Pacto de Valledupar"The Colombian Prosecutor's Office has initiated a preliminary investigation into Armando Benedetti, former Minister of Interior, and Angie Rodríguez, former director of the Presidential Security Directorate under President Petro, regarding the 'Valledupar Pact.' This alleged pact involved meetings in 2025 between around 11 former paramilitary leaders, including Salvatore Mancuso, aimed at implicating former President Álvaro Uribe, ex-Minister Germán Vargas Lleras, and current President Abelardo de la Espriella. The information was initially revealed by journalist Melquisedec Torres in a column for *El Colombiano*, and later, journalist Santiago Ángel from *La FM* published the complete document from the meeting. The Prosecutor’s Office requested evidence such as attendee records, recordings, or reports of the meeting. Mancuso and his lawyer supported Rodríguez's claim that the plan originated from orders by President Gustavo Petro and then-Minister Benedetti. However, Mancuso denied receiving any such order directly from Petro. Petro has consistently denied involvement, stating there is no evidence supporting the allegations. The document mentions commitments by the ex-paramilitar
Bias read (Center): The article presents multiple perspectives without overtly favoring one side. It includes statements from both the accused individuals (Rodríguez and Mancuso), their legal representatives, and President Petro, who denies involvement. The framing remains neutral, focusing on the facts presented by各方,
Prosecutor's office opens investigation against Benedetti and Rodríguez for the case of the Valledupar PactThe Colombian Office of the Attorney General has opened a disciplinary investigation against former officials of President Gustavo Petro's administration, including ex-minister of the Interior Armando Benedetti and former director of the Presidential Administrative Department (DAPRE), Angie Rodríguez. The probe stems from allegations that they attempted to use former paramilitary leaders to testify against politicians such as Abelardo De la Espriella, Álvaro Uribe Vélez, and the late Germán Vargas Lleras during the 2025 presidential campaign. These claims were made public by the publication 'Semana' based on statements from Rodríguez, who alleged that the plan originated from orders issued by then-President Petro and Benedetti. The investigation was further prompted by a request from Justice Minister Iván Cancino to the Attorney General, Luz Adriana Camargo, to investigate these alleged meetings in Valledupar. Additionally, the investigation was influenced by a column published in 'El Colombiano' by journalist Melquisedec Torres titled 'El Pacto de Valledupar,' which detailed serious accusations regarding these meetings.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the facts of the investigation without overtly favoring any side. It reports on the actions taken by the Office of the Attorney General and includes statements from both the accused individuals and the requesting authorities. There is no evident bias toward either the government
Salvación Nacional asks to investigate Petro for statements made by MancusoThe political group Salvación Nacional has denounced former President Gustavo Petro before the House Committee on Investigation and Accusation, alleging that his administration used meetings with former paramilitary leaders to encourage accusations against politicians like Álvaro Uribe, Germán Vargas Lleras, and Abelardo de la Espriella for political and electoral purposes. This follows revelations by former Dapre director Angie Rodríguez and ex-paramilitary leader Salvatore Mancuso, who claimed that Petro’s government asked these ex-leaders to speak out against certain politicians. The claims were initially reported by journalist Melquisedec Torres of El Colombiano. Petro denies any involvement, providing documents from an official meeting held in October 2025 in Valledupar, which aimed to advance peace processes with former paramilitary groups. These documents include commitments to uncover new facts and explore transitional justice mechanisms. However, the ex-paramilitary leaders reportedly refused to make new statements about alleged ties between politicians and paramilitaries, fearing legal repercussions.
Bias read (Conservative): The article frames the allegations against Petro as politically motivated, emphasizing the potential for misuse of peace negotiations for electoral gain. It highlights the claims made by figures associated with opposition groups and presents Petro’s denial as a counterpoint but does not provide a nu
Let it all be known: Petro denies Mancuso's statementsFormer President Gustavo Petro denied claims made by Salvatore Mancuso, a former paramilitary leader, that his government had asked ex-paramilitary bosses to implicate former President Álvaro Uribe, ex-Vice President Germán Vargas Lleras, and current President Abelardo de la Espriella. The allegations were based on excerpts from an interview with Angie Rodríguez, a former close aide to Petro, published by Semana. Petro emphasized that any accusations against him should be backed by evidence, not rumors. Mancuso’s lawyer, Juan Carlos Villamizar, stated that during meetings in October 2025, the government allegedly pressured paramilitary leaders to testify against these three figures. However, Mancuso himself claimed he was never directly asked by Petro to do this. Petro defended the legitimacy of the peace dialogue process initiated under his administration through Resolution 327 in September 2025, which established 'peace facilitators.' He argued that if anyone used the peace process to pressure testimony or create false accusations, they would have to face legal consequences.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both Petro's denial and Mancuso's claims, along with statements from Mancuso's lawyer. It does not favor one side over the other but reports the conflicting accounts. There is no evident loaded language, one-sided sourcing, or omission of context that would indicate a clear slan
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