Suspect in slaying of Colombian presidential hopeful arrested in Argentina
Summary
A man suspected of involvement in the killing of Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe has been arrested in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is facing charges and may be sent back to Colombia to stand trial.Key Facts
- The arrested suspect is Brayan Ferney Cruz Castillo, a Colombian citizen.
- He was caught in Buenos Aires and will remain in detention while awaiting extradition.
- Cruz Castillo is accused of helping plan the attack on Senator Uribe.
- He entered Argentina illegally and was previously arrested for robbery there.
- Colombian prosecutors say the attack was organized by a criminal group working with a paramilitary faction called Second Marquetalia.
- Senator Uribe was shot in the head in June during a campaign event and died in August after several surgeries.
- Uribe's mother was killed in a cartel-related kidnapping, a story told in a book by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
- Several people linked to the killing, including a teenager shooter, have been arrested and sentenced in Colombia.
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