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Fiesta en cárcel de Itagüí desata escándalo, MinJusticia responde

April 10, 2026·14 min·1 clip

How did a full vallenato party with liquor and food break out inside a high-security prison in Medellín?

The episode opens with host Julio Sánchez Cristo repeatedly questioning how a vallenato party could occur in a Medellín prison, setting the tone for a scandal investigation. He interviews Minister of Justice Jorge Iván Cuervo, pressing him on who hired vallenato singer Nelson Velásquez for the performance and how powerful criminals were involved. The minister clarifies that under a special regime from peace agreements, certain detainees can receive up to three visitors on Wednesdays, unlike regular weekend visits for other inmates. This regime allowed multiple detainees to register guests, some of whom were musicians and accompanists, though investigations are ongoing into how liquor and food entered the prison. The host shares an entrepreneur's complaint highlighting the lack of permits and receipts for 100 million pesos spent on the event, contrasting it with legal concert requirements in venues like Chapinero Theater. Minister Cuervo notes that detainees like alias Douglas claim they were peacefully with family in a designated office space, arguing they shouldn't be penalized for others' actions. The discussion reveals the party took place in a facility area used for dialogues with criminal gangs, part of the special regime. The minister announces that peace dialogues with urban criminal bosses are suspended pending investigations by the Attorney General's Office. He emphasizes that the Ministry of Justice supports these probes but decisions on resuming negotiations rest with the Office of the High Commissioner and President. The host laments the embarrassing spectacle and calls for accountability, concluding with a reminder to follow the show on YouTube. The episode blends investigative journalism with political analysis, focusing on institutional failures and peace process implications.

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