Carlos Castaño
ColombiaexparamilitaryMaleb. 19652.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Carlos Castaño was a prominent figure in Colombia's paramilitary movement, known for being a co-founder of the Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia (AUC). His leadership was marked by significant violence during Colombia's armed conflict, and he was involved in numerous human rights violations. Castaño's activities and his eventual assassination in 2004 have made him a controversial figure in Colombia's history of conflict and peace efforts.
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Carlos Castaño was involved in the murder of human rights defender Jesús María Valle.
Indagatoria en la Fiscalía contra Álvaro Uribe por masacres de El Aro y La Granja quedó para el 24 de julioColombia· 2026-06-23
Carlos Castaño was identified as a paramilitary leader involved in the crimes related to the El Aro massacre.
Las explicaciones del expresidente Álvaro Uribe por el caso Jesús María Valle y la masacre de El AroColombia· 2026-02-03
Carlos Castaño was implicated in ordering the kidnapping of Piedad Córdoba.
'Es una declaración fantasiosa', dice el expresidenteColombia· 2025-10-07
Carlos Castaño was the founder of the Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia (AUC).
era socio de alias el Mexicano y amigo de los CastañoColombia· 2025-08-07
Carlos Castaño was the leader of the AUC who insinuated that Chiquita Brands' personnel and properties could suffer damage if they did not pay.
La oscura influencia en América Latina de la bananera de Estados Unidos United Fruit Company y su heredera Chiquita Brands
Panama· 2025-07-25
Carlos Castaño is referenced as a former bodyguard for whom Indalecio José Sánchez worked.
'A mi mamá tocó llevarla a la clínica'Colombia· 2025-07-08
Carlos Castaño is referred to as the deceased leader associated with Daniel Goyeneche.
Charlie Zaa rechaza vínculos con AUC
Honduras· 2025-07-08
Carlos Castaño was the deceased leader of the AUC and a key figure in the paramilitary organization.
quién es alias Daniel, el paramilitar que habría puesto propiedades a nombre del famoso cantanteColombia· 2025-07-07
Carlos Castaño admitted to training the hitman 'Yerry' and planning the crime against Carlos Pizarro.
Thousands of children recruited by armed groups in Colombia
United Kingdom· 2025-06-13
Carlos Castaño is referenced in relation to his confessions about Álvaro Leyva's past actions against a president.
'No es la primera vez'Colombia· 2025-05-08
Carlos Castaño was one of the most feared paramilitary leaders in Colombia's history and co-founder of the Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia (AUC).
Exnovia de Carlos Castaño contó brutal tortura de los hermanos paramilitares a un hombre: 'Estaba feliz quemándolo'Colombia· 2025-04-30
Carlos Castaño was a co-founder of the Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia (AUC) and was involved in a violent relationship with his ex-girlfriend.
'Por Pablo Escobar, me iba a matar'Colombia· 2025-04-29Carlos Castaño is mentioned as a significant figure in the paramilitary context of the trial.
en juicio contra Álvaro Uribe, Eurídice Cortés habla de su encuentro con el abogado Diego CadenaColombia· 2025-04-10
Carlos Castaño negotiated the purchase of 11,000 Bulgarian rifles for paramilitaries.
El tráfico de armas - Editorial EL TIEMPOColombia· 2025-04-01
Hébert Veloza García confessed to participating in the homicide of Carlos Castaño.
Exparamilitar Hébert Veloza García, alias HH, renunció a ser gestor de pazColombia· 2025-02-13
