Colombia's congress votes to promote army chief despite mounting homicide and corruption claims

by Adam Veitch June 6, 2019

Despite mounting controversy over alleged corruption and war crimes, Colombia’s congress voted in favor of a promotion of the country’s national army commander.

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General Nicacio Martinez is currently under investigation by the Prosecutor General’s office over his alleged role in the embezzlement of army funds and by the Inspector General’s office over concerns that orders he issued could open the door for serious human rights violations.

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In May, the investigation into Martinez was opened after a New York Times article citing multiple sources within the military alleged that he had ordered the armed forces to double their captures and kills in 2019.

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One particularly concerning allegation against he paid one million pesos to an informant for information leading to an operation which resulted in the killing of a 13-year-old girl, who was dressed up as a FARC rebel after her murder.

https://colombiareports.com/colombias-congress-votes-to-promote-army-chief-despite-mounting-homicide-and-corruption-claims/