The 'clans': the criminal forces rigging Colombia's economy and democracy
by Adriaan Alsema February 19, 2020
While officially a free market democracy, Colombias state system and economy are rigged by clans that are largely above the law.
These clans ability to almost usurp the countrys democracy and economy most recently became evident by detailed allegations by fugitive politician Aida Merlano, a former member of the Gerlein Clan.
Merlanos account of how, for example, the Char Clan steals elections and rigs the justice system is news to nobody.
Not even her claim she was sexually harassed as a child is unique, but a reminder the clans have never shied away from crimes against humanity.
The fact that the fugitive politician was interviewed by Vicky Davila confirmed their intimate ties to Colombias mass media; the Semana columnist married into the Gnecco Clan.
The Heirs of Evil
Political analyst Leon Valencia on Tuesday released a book, The Heirs of Evil, which provides further details on the clans that, with a few exceptions, are able to get away with murder.
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