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The drug trafficking problem of Colombia's Congress
The president of the House of Representatives, Jennifer Arias (Image: Twitter)
by Adriaan Alsema July 23, 2021
Two drug trafficking associates will preside over Colombia’s Senate and House of Representatives as President Ivan Duque finishes his term after his 2018 election with mafia support.
The election of Senate President Juan Diego Gomez and House president Jennifer Arias highlights how the historical mafia influence in Colombia’s legislature is becoming increasingly visible.
Furthermore, the most recent elections highlight how Congress doesn’t seem to object to being presided by lawmakers with alleged links to organized crime.
The legislative branch of the government is widely considered the most corrupt of all Colombia’s government institutions.
More:
https://colombiareports.com/the-drug-trafficking-problem-of-colombias-congress/