Director de Revista Raya habla de investigación sobre Martha Mancera

Summary

The interview delves into a complex case involving Marta Mancera, the Vice Prosecutor General of Colombia, and corruption within the Attorney General’s office. The story centers around the tragic murder of a CTI undercover agent, Mario Herrera, during an anti-narcotics operation in 2021. Investigators Fabio González and Pablo Bolaños reveal that the Vice Prosecutor intervened to prevent the exposure of a key figure, Francisco Javier Martínez (alias 'Pacho'), who was allegedly involved in a drug trafficking network. Despite the growing evidence, the Vice Prosecutor’s office has not fully investigated Martínez, leading to public controversy and calls for accountability.

Takeaways

• 😀 The vice fiscal, Marta Mancera, has been linked to a corruption case involving Francisco Javier Martínez, also known as 'Pacho'.
• 😀 Evidence of the corruption case includes official documents from the Colombian Attorney General's office, which were hidden since March 2021.
• 😀 The case began with the murder of Mario Herrera, an undercover investigator from the CTI, during a narcotics operation in southwestern Colombia.
• 😀 After the murder of Herrera, Vice Fiscal Mancera and General Prosecutor Barbosa traveled to Cali to meet with two surviving undercover agents, Fabio González and Pablo Bolaños.
• 😀 González and Bolaños disclosed a corruption case involving Pacho to Mancera during their meeting, which led to a change in her attitude and a subsequent pursuit of the investigators to suppress this information.
• 😀 Francisco Javier Martínez, known as 'Pacho', was a key figure in a narcotrafficking network, providing cocaine to organizations in Colombia and abroad.
• 😀 Investigators were conducting a covert operation to dismantle Pacho's narcotrafficking network, which involved exporting drugs via Buenaventura port.
• 😀 Evidence presented in the investigation includes a recording from Victor Jero, the judicial police director, who stated that they knew Pacho's identity and described him as dangerous.
• 😀 The vice fiscal allegedly intervened to halt the operation against Pacho and remove his name from the investigation, as evidenced by the audio and documents disclosed in the investigation.
• 😀 Despite the clear evidence against Pacho, Vice Fiscal Mancera denied knowing about him publicly and transferred him to another position, but he has not been thoroughly investigated.

Q & A

What was the main event that triggered the investigation in the script?

The main event was the assassination of undercover CTI investigator Mario Herrera in March 2021 during a narcotics operation in southwestern Colombia. This event led to the revelation of corruption within the fiscal office, particularly involving Francisco Javier Martínez, also known as 'Pacho.'

What was the operation that Mario Herrera was involved in before his death?

Mario Herrera was part of an undercover operation against drug trafficking networks in southwestern Colombia. The operation targeted criminal organizations in areas like Buenaventura, Caldas, and Medellín, focusing on drug trafficking and illicit activities related to cocaine and marijuana exports.

What role did Vice Prosecutor Marta Mancera play in the investigation after the assassination?

After the assassination, Vice Prosecutor Marta Mancera, along with Prosecutor Francisco Barbosa, traveled to Cali to meet with the surviving investigators. During their meeting, the investigators revealed information about corruption involving Francisco Javier Martínez (Pacho). Mancera's attitude reportedly changed after this revelation, and she began pressuring the investigators to suppress the name of Pacho from official documents.

Why did the investigators feel pressured to remove the name 'Pacho' from their reports?

The investigators were pressured because of the high-level connections Pacho had, including his long-standing relationship with Vice Prosecutor Marta Mancera. There was a concerted effort to suppress the name of Pacho to protect him and prevent the exposure of his criminal activities, despite the investigators having substantial evidence against him.

What type of evidence did the investigators have against Pacho?

The investigators had detailed documentation, including an official police report, a photo of Pacho, and an organizational chart outlining his criminal network. The report included information about his involvement in drug trafficking operations, including the smuggling of cocaine through the port of Buenaventura and other criminal activities.

What was revealed in the audio recording shared by the investigators?

The audio revealed a conversation where Víctor Forero, an official sent by the Vice Prosecutor, pressured the investigators to remove Pacho's name from their statements. The audio also indicated that Forero knew about Pacho's dangerous reputation and his connections, including his ownership of a BMW and his history with criminal organizations.

How did the Vice Prosecutor respond to the allegations when they became public?

The Vice Prosecutor, Marta Mancera, publicly denied knowing about Pacho or his involvement in the case when the allegations surfaced. She claimed to be unaware of the situation and took actions such as transferring Pacho to a different position, but the promised investigation into his actions has not been thoroughly carried out.

What happened to Francisco Javier Martínez (Pacho) after the allegations were made public?

After the allegations were made public, Francisco Javier Martínez was transferred from his position as director of the CTI in Buenaventura to another role in the Risaralda region. However, no formal or thorough investigation into his alleged criminal activities has been conducted, despite promises made by Vice Prosecutor’s representative Víctor Forero.

What was the significance of the document revealed by the magazine 'Raya'?

The document revealed by the magazine 'Raya' was a key piece of evidence in the investigation. It contained detailed information about Pacho's involvement in narcotics trafficking, including a photo of him and an organizational chart of his criminal network. This document was officially part of the investigation and was handed to Vice Prosecutor Mancera, which marked her formal awareness of Pacho’s criminal activities.

What was the impact of the investigation into Pacho on the public and the Colombian judicial system?

The investigation into Pacho and the subsequent revelations of corruption created a major scandal within the Colombian judicial system. It raised concerns about the extent of corruption in the fiscal office and the pressure placed on investigators to suppress crucial information. The lack of accountability and the apparent cover-up efforts led to public outcry, especially as it became clear that Pacho's criminal network remained active and protected.