Diego Fernando Murillo
Diego Fernando Murillo, also known by his alias 'Don Berna', is a notorious former Colombian paramilitary leader who was involved in drug trafficking and violence during Colombia's armed conflict. He was a key figure in the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC) and was extradited to the United States in 2008 on drug trafficking charges. Murillo has been a significant figure in various legal proceedings related to the paramilitary groups in Colombia and has provided testimony regarding connections to political figures, including allegations involving former President Álvaro Uribe.
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Diego Fernando Murillo, known as Don Berna, is a former paramilitary leader listed by OFAC.
Petro y su familia entran a la lista Clinton: qué significa, qué consecuencias tiene y qué otros colombianos han estado ahí
Spain· 2025-10-24
Diego Fernando Murillo, known as 'Don Berna', is another ex-paramilitary participating in the peace meetings.
Ministro Armando Benedetti, se reunió con 16 gestores de paz exAUC en encuentros preparatorios para supuesto cierre del proceso con paramilitares
Colombia· 2025-10-02
Diego Fernando Murillo, known as Don Berna, is one of the signatories of the letter.
Las razones que llevaron al fracaso el intento del Gobierno por instalar una mesa con los exparasColombia· 2025-06-06
Diego Fernando Murillo, alias Don Berna, was mentioned as an ex-paramilitary leader who offered to testify in the trial.
El exfiscal Néstor Humberto Martínez y Andrés Felipe Arias declararon en juicio contra Álvaro Uribe: esto dijeronColombia· 2025-05-15
