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Colombian Watchdog Suspends Army General and Intelligence Official Over Alleged FARC Dissident Links

The move seeks to protect the disciplinary probe pending forensic verification of chats attributed to ‘Calarcá’.

Overview

  • Procurador Gregorio Eljach announced immediate provisional suspensions of General Juan Miguel Huertas and DNI official Wílmar Mejía to prevent interference with the inquiry.
  • The action follows media reports of communications attributed to Alexander Díaz, alias ‘Calarcá’, that reference contacts in security agencies and a proposed security-company façade.
  • Authorities have ordered a forensic examination of the chat material, and President Gustavo Petro has questioned the authenticity of some recordings.
  • Huertas and Mejía deny the alleged links to FARC dissidents, and the defense minister said the government will comply with the watchdog’s decision.
  • The disciplinary investigation remains open as the Procuraduría reviews additional evidence recently received in the case.