Former Paramilitary Leader Sentenced for Violent Crimes Against Young Woman in Sucre
Former paramilitary leader Santander Rojano Altamiranda, alias Santa, was sentenced for violent crimes including kidnapping and torture against a young woman in Sucre, Colombia.
- Santander Rojano Altamiranda, alias Santa, was sentenced by the Tribunal Superior de Justicia de Sinceleju for kidnapping and torture, crimes committed in the context of the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia.
- The violent acts occurred in the Santander Department, particularly in San Onofre, Sucre, and are linked to the notorious Bloque Héroes de los Montes de María paramilitary group.
- Rojano Altamiranda’s conviction also includes charges of Concierto para delinquir, highlighting the ongoing issues of forced displacement and violence in Colombia, particularly in regions like Montes de María.
Por Qué Es Relevante
This case underscores the persistent legacy of violence from paramilitary groups like the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia and the ongoing struggle against human rights abuses in Colombia, especially in areas affected by conflict.