2024-07-27 11:07:24
President Gustavo Petro made public through his X account the acceptance of the resignation of Carlos Ramón González, who served as Director of the National Intelligence Directorate.
This decision is framed in a context of accusations of corruption in the National Risk Management Unit.
President Petro said that González’s departure is necessary due to the incompatibility of his position with any judicial investigation. and with the country’s justice system.For the peace of mind of prosecutors and judges, for their independence and good judgment, and for the same work of defense of Carlos Ramón’s lawyers, the best thing is the separation from his position.“, said the president.
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The Attorney General’s Office has indicated that, according to the testimonies of former director Olmedo López and former deputy director Sneyder Pinilla, González allegedly ordered the delivery of bribes to Iván Name and Andrés Calle, former presidents of Congress, for more than $4 billion.
“I accept the resignation of Carlos Ramón, director of the National Intelligence Directorate. His position as head of civil intelligence is incompatible with any judicial investigation and with the country’s justice system itself,” said Petro.
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