“A la Oficina le pusieron oficina en cárcel de Itagüí”: concejal Andrés Tobón
April 10, 2026·7 min
The episode features an interview with Councilor Andrés Tobón on Mañanas BLU con Néstor Morales. Tobón, along with Councilor Claudia Garrasquilla, published evidence of a vallenato party in Itagüí prison, including a stage, food, and alcohol. He criticizes the event as a disgrace that occurred despite government negotiations and INPEC regulations. Tobón names Douglas as the alleged financier, paying 100 million pesos to singer Nelson Velásquez and bribing officials. He describes Douglas as Colombia's worst living criminal, leading the Terraza organized crime network with ties to narcotrafficking and historical sicario schools. Tobón contrasts this with government officials like Justice Minister and Senator Isabel Cristina Zuleta, who claim these individuals are not capos. He argues this shows incoherence, as the government negotiates with high-impact criminal structures while downplaying their severity. Tobón mentions his past role as Security Secretary in Medellín under Mayor Fico, where he blocked Douglas's transfer requests. The discussion touches on broader issues of prison luxury, forced displacement, and extortion linked to these networks. Tobón concludes that temporary suspensions are inadequate, and negotiations will likely continue, questioning the effectiveness of current justice approaches.
