35 Ex-Paramilitar Leaders Sentenced for 345 Crimes, Including Massacres in Colombia

A Colombian tribunal sentenced 35 leaders of the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia for 345 crimes, including horrific massacres, underscoring ongoing struggles for justice in post-conflict Colombia.

• The tribunals decision involved ex-leaders of the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia, specifically from the Calima and Bananero blocks, highlighting their roles in mass violence.
• Among the sentenced is Herbert Veloza García, alias HH, who was a prominent commander, reflecting the ongoing consequences of paramilitary actions in the Antioquia Department.
• The crimes spanned multiple regions, including Valle del Cauca Department and Cauca Department, demonstrating the widespread impact of the Justice and Peace Law of Colombia.