Álvaro Córdoba Ruiz
Álvaro Córdoba Ruiz, the brother of the late Colombian senator Piedad Córdoba, is a convicted drug trafficker currently serving a 14-year sentence in the United States. He was extradited in January 2023 after being implicated in a conspiracy to transport cocaine to the U.S., which he admits to but claims he played a minor role in a larger operation. In June 2024, he filed a motion for clemency, arguing that his sentence was disproportionate to his level of involvement. His case has drawn attention due to alleged connections to the infamous 'Cartel de los Soles' and the political implications surrounding his sister's controversial past.
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Álvaro Córdoba Ruiz was extradited for drug trafficking and provided information about his sister Piedad's connections.
El dosier de los 'emprendimientos' de familiares de Piedad Córdoba y sus millonarios movimientos, bajo la lupa de las autoridades
Colombia· 2026-01-30
Álvaro Córdoba Ruiz is seeking clemency for his 14-year sentence for drug trafficking in the United States.
habla de supuesto nexo con 'cartel de los Soles'Colombia· 2025-06-21
