Colombia's UNGRD Scandal: Key Witness Accuses Fiscalía of Betrayal

Colombia: Key Witness in UNGRD Scandal Condemns Fiscalía's Lack of Support Bogota, Colombia – Olmedo López, a former director of the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD), has penned a scathing letter to the Fiscalía General de la Nación, expressing deep disappointment with the investigation into the agency's corruption scandal. In his letter, obtained by Noticias Caracol, López alleges that the Fiscalía has shown a lack of support for him as a cooperating witness, while those who attempted to bribe him have received more lenient treatment. López's letter details numerous instances of corruption within the UNGRD, naming high-ranking officials and politicians. He claims that attempts were made to silence him and other witnesses with large sums of money. "The absence of appeal by the Fiscalía was not just a procedural decision; it was a silence that screams," López wrote, highlighting the perceived injustice of his situation. The Fiscalía has acknowledged receiving López's letter but has not yet issued a public statement. This case highlights the challenges faced by whistleblowers in Colombia and raises serious questions about the impartiality of the judicial system. The contrast between the harsh treatment of López and the apparent leniency shown to others involved underscores the need for greater protection for cooperating witnesses in high-profile corruption cases.