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Colombias Congress president tried for alleged land theft of war victims
written by Larisa Sioneriu July 5, 2017
Colombia’s Congress President is being investigated for land theft and influence peddling in the acquisition of a 126 acres land in the country’s iconic coffee region.
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Despite his claims that the land purchase in the Risaralda province was legal, Senator Mauricio Lizcano (U Party) will also be undergoing a formal inquiry to establish the provenance of the money with which the property was bought.
The case against Lizcano has been opened following media pressure, particularly from journalist Diana Salinas who uncovered that the land has been under protective measures as it belongs to two persons disappeared in 1995.
Colombia’s half-a-century armed conflict has left tens of thousands of people disappeared, the majority of whom are presumed murdered.
More:
https://colombiareports.com/colombias-congress-president-tried-alleged-land-theft-war-victims/