Secret Meeting revealed: Colombian Intelligence Sought Santa Fe President’s Insight on Alleged ’Drug Trafficking Junta’
Bogotá, Colombia – Colombia’s National Intelligence Directorate (DNI) held a confidential meeting with Eduardo Méndez, president of the Santa Fe football club, seeking facts related to allegations of a “drug trafficking junta” reportedly influencing government decisions, according to sources familiar with the investigation. The meeting, occurring amidst heightened scrutiny of individuals linked to President Gustavo Petro‘s administration, raises questions about the scope and focus of the ongoing intelligence gathering.
The inquiry centers on claims made by President Petro himself regarding a network attempting to undermine his government through illicit activities. While details remain closely guarded, the DNI’s direct engagement with Méndez – a prominent figure in Colombian society – suggests investigators are exploring potential connections between high-profile individuals and alleged criminal enterprises. This growth occurs as scrutiny intensifies around Jorge Iván González, a former official whose background check has become a focal point of the controversy.
According to reporting by El Tiempo, the DNI specifically requested information from Méndez regarding González. “Mr. González was hired for days. He was part of the company’s stock or available personnel, he was never given a weapon and he was not linked to any escort service,” stated a source attributed to Rodríguez, regarding González’s previous employment.The DNI’s interest stems from a certification presented to Spanish authorities during an investigation into González’s conduct, a certification the DNI itself now claims it did not prepare.
The Spanish authorities, according to El Tiempo, have indicated they lack evidence against González and that he was not a subject of their choosing. However, the report continues to circulate, and President Petro maintains that individuals under scrutiny are involved in criminal activity and drug trafficking.
Those close to González assert he has completed his sentence and has no criminal record, further denying any affiliation with mafia groups or involvement in the death of Bayardo, who reportedly died of COVID-19. The Supervigilance, the Colombian entity responsible for overseeing background checks, is expected to provide further description regarding the endorsement of González’s hiring.
The DNI’s outreach to Méndez underscores the sensitivity of the investigation and the government’s determination to address allegations of corruption and criminal influence. The outcome of the inquiry could have meaningful implications for the stability of President Petro’s administration and the integrity of Colombian institutions.
