A Fondo Con María Jimena Duzán

Así fue como el zar del contrabando Diego Marín, alias ¨Papá Pitufo”, infiltró la campaña de Petro

Feb 11, 2025
This investigation uncovers the shocking infiltration of a political campaign by Diego Marín, known as 'Papá Pitufo,' a notorious contraband kingpin. Initial financial backing of 3 billion pesos was tied directly to the campaign. A substantial portion was handed over to a prominent Spanish advisor. Although the president ordered a return of the funds, whispers suggest this might not be the full story. As layers peel away, the implications for Colombia's political landscape are both intricate and explosive.
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ANECDOTE

Campaign Infiltration

  • Petro's 2024 presidential campaign was infiltrated by Diego Marin, aka "Papa Pitufo," a notorious smuggler.
  • The infiltration began with an offer of support from supposed businessmen, later revealed to be connected to Marin.
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500 Million Pesos

  • Augusto Rodríguez, Petro's campaign chief, discovered that 500 million pesos from Marin had been given to campaign advisor Xavi Vendrell.
  • This was the first installment of a promised 3 billion peso contribution.
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The Return of the Money

  • The money was delivered at Marin's mansion, with Victor Hugo Sierra Gutiérrez present.
  • Upon learning this, Petro ordered the money returned and the exchange video-recorded.
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