Carlos Medellín Forero
Carlos Medellín Forero was a Colombian magistrate serving on the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court during the tragic events of November 6, 1985, when the M-19 guerrilla group stormed the Palace of Justice in Bogotá, taking hostages and resulting in a catastrophic military response that left many dead. His role in the court during this critical moment placed him at the center of a historical trauma that continues to affect Colombia's legal and political landscape.
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Carlos Medellín Forero was a Supreme Court magistrate and the father of Carlos Medellín Becerra.
A 40 años del holocausto del Palacio de Justicia, las dudas rondan el blindaje jurídico del M-19
Colombia· 2025-11-09
Carlos Medellín Forero was a victim of the Palace of Justice assault, as noted by his son.
El expediente de 1989 por el asalto al Palacio de Justicia por el que el presidente Gustavo Petro fue llamado a juicioColombia· 2025-11-07
Carlos Medellín Forero is a former magistrate whose son spoke about the threats faced by magistrates before the M-19 attack.
Las verdades pendientes tras 40 años del holocausto de la justicia colombianaColombia· 2025-11-06
Carlos Medellín Forero was one of the magistrates taken hostage during the M-19 attack.
Una herida que no sanaColombia· 2025-11-02
