Diego Marín
Diego Marín, also known as 'Papá Pitufo', is a notorious figure in Colombia, identified as the 'zar del contrabando' due to his extensive involvement in smuggling operations. Recently, he was thrust into the spotlight following the revelation of explosive audio recordings that expose his significant corrupt influence within Colombia's National Police and the DIAN (National Directorate of Taxes and Customs). These recordings highlight his ability to manipulate law enforcement personnel for his benefit, showcasing his alleged connections with high-profile political figures and his role in orchestrating a vast network of corruption and illicit trade.
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Diego Marín, known as the 'Smuggling King' of Colombia, taught Irizarry about the sophisticated tricks in the drug trade.
Vụ án 'mật vụ tham nhũng' phơi bày mặt tối nội bộ của Cục chống ma túy Mỹ
Vietnam· 2026-01-25
Diego Marín, also known as alias Papá Pitufo, is mentioned in connection with a mission ordered by the president.
Las dudas sobre el uso que se le estaría dando a la poderosa inteligencia estatal
Colombia· 2025-11-30
Diego Marín, also known as Papá Pitufo, was involved in a failed meeting related to the investigation.
La dura reacción del Ministro de Minas a revelación de EL TIEMPO de que en Ecopetrol pidieron a la Uiaf chequear sus transaccionesColombia· 2025-11-23
Diego Marín, also known as Papá Pitufo, was contacted by Isaac de León Beltrán Pacheco for financial amnesty.
El enigmático agente de la UIAF que visitó a 'Papá Pitufo' en España figura en convenio de cooperación con Ecopetrol: ¿qué estaban buscando?Colombia· 2025-11-20
Diego Marín is referred to as 'Papá Pitufo' and is known as the 'zar del contrabando'.
Así fue la audiencia reservada en Cartagena contra el hijo de alias 'Papá Pitufo'; fue enviado a la cárcel por agredir a su exesposaColombia· 2025-10-22
Diego Marín, alias Papá Pitufo, is a criminal figure linked to the narcotics trade and mentioned in relation to Palustre's operations.
El poderoso excapo invisible que mencionan en 'plan pistola' contra el Inpec, en el caso de ‘Papá Pitufo’ y hasta en el crimen de Miguel UribeColombia· 2025-10-11
Diego Marín, alias Papá Pitufo, is processed for alleged smuggling.
Baja erradicación, remezones de generales y otras críticas en la moción de censura contra el ministro Pedro SánchezColombia· 2025-09-17
Diego Marín, also known as Papá Pitufo, is mentioned in connection with an investigation regarding smuggling.
DNI admite que está revisando antecedentes de decenas de miembros de la Policía pendientes de ascensos y nombramientosColombia· 2025-07-21
Diego Marín was mentioned as a leader of smuggling during the congressional installation.
el detrás de cámaras de la instalación de la última legislatura del Congreso, una de las más tensasColombia· 2025-07-21
Diego Marín, also known as Pitufo, is mentioned in the context of extradition related to the passport printing discussions.
Las dudas del modelo Petro que tienen tambaleando otra vez la impresión de pasaportesColombia· 2025-06-29
Diego Marín, alias Papá Pitufo, is a suspected smuggler who has been granted freedom in Portugal while awaiting extradition to Colombia.
Tras libertad de 'Papá Pitufo', Fiscalía pide a Portugal medidas urgentes para garantizar su extradición a ColombiaColombia· 2025-06-10
Diego Marín is also known as 'Papá Pitufo', linked to contraband activities.
Los lanzacohetes en la basura, el oficial del caso 'Pitufo' y los dardos del presidenteColombia· 2025-06-05
Diego Marín is known as the 'Papa Smurf' and is accused of smuggling, bribery, and participation in a criminal organization.
Presidente colombiano quer extradição de contrabandista preso em Portugal | Colômbia
Portugal· 2025-06-04Diego Marín, alias 'Papá Pitufo', is mentioned in connection with the case of the rocket launchers.
Fotos, video, reunión e informe confidencial sobre lanzacohetes que se hallaron en BogotáColombia· 2025-06-01Diego Marín expressed his sadness over the death of Pope Francisco but also joy in his faith.
Los fieles en Venezuela reciben con sentimientos encontrados la muerte del papa Francisco
Venezuela· 2025-04-22
Diego Marin expressed the company's goal to expand operations in El Salvador and Latin America.
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El Salvador· 2025-04-07
Diego Marín, alias Papá Pitufo, is being investigated for his connections to the mafia and attempts to infiltrate political campaigns.
El rastro de ‘Pitufo’ y el interés en un narcobien de un alfil de MineducaciónColombia· 2025-04-05
Diego Marín, also known as 'Papá Pitufo', is under investigation for his connections to Petro's campaign.
La rabia de Petro con la FiscalColombia· 2025-03-30
Diego Marín, alias Papá Pitufo, is under investigation for corruption linked to public entities.
Con Cauca y Putumayo, la Fiscalía prioriza su enfoque territorial para contrarrestar la criminalidadColombia· 2025-03-22
Diego Marín is referred to as the 'Zar del Contrabando' involved in illegal activities affecting state institutions.
'Es importante tener claras las competencias'Colombia· 2025-03-21
Diego Marín, alias Papá Pitufo, is a suspected drug trafficker and contraband kingpin wanted for extradition.
Fiscal Luz Adriana Camargo dice que en el Cauca hay un 'coctel' de criminalidad con distintos grupos ilegalesColombia· 2025-03-21
Diego Marín is referred to as the 'zar del contrabando' and is mentioned in connection with alleged criminal links.
tiene firma de 28 congresistasColombia· 2025-03-20
Diego Marín is linked to the alleged corruption network mentioned by Idárraga.
Andrés Idárraga ratificó ante Corte Suprema denuncia de red de contrabando que vincula a 'papá Pitufo' y exsenadorColombia· 2025-03-19
A mí no me sorprende, por ejemplo, que haya grabaciones en las que bien sea Diego Marín u otro contrabandista diga 'no se preocupe, fulanito es nuestro'.
‘Nos tragamos el sapo del clientelismo y nos quedamos igual sin las reformas sociales’: Luis Carlos ReyesColombia· 2025-03-15
Diego Marín, alias Papá Pitufo, was mentioned in connection with Armando Benedetti's controversies.
'Nunca encontré un grupo político tan lleno de traición y oportunismo'Colombia· 2025-03-03
Diego Marín, alias 'papá pitufo', is recognized as the czar of smuggling.
Lo que dicen de emisario de 'papá pitufo' sus repetidas visitas a Casa de NariñoColombia· 2025-02-28Diego Marín, alias Papá Pitufo, is one of the longest-serving and most powerful smugglers who led one of the largest smuggling networks in the country for 40 years.
Contrabando y narcotráfico: dos caras de la misma monedaColombia· 2025-02-27
Diego Marín, also known as 'Papá Pitufo', is mentioned in connection with a government scandal.
'No nombré a presidente de Fiduprevisora, dije que pusieron retén para posesión': A. RodríguezColombia· 2025-02-26
Diego Marín is mentioned in connection with alleged campaign financing issues related to President Petro.
El error que el presidente Petro cree haber cometido en su Gobierno: 'Me he sentido engañado'Colombia· 2025-02-26
Diego Marín is referred to as 'Papá Pitufo' and is linked to César Augusto Valencia Mosquera.
Abren indagación por visitas de emisario de 'Papá Pitufo' a poderoso funcionario del GobiernoColombia· 2025-02-25
