Diego Marín Buitrago

Diego Marín Buitrago

businessman Colombia

Diego Marín Buitrago, known as 'Pitufo', is a Colombian businessman labeled as the 'czar of smuggling'. Recently, he has been in the news for evading Interpol agents and attempting to infiltrate the political campaign of President Gustavo Petro, prompting calls for his extradition to Colombia to uncover alleged connections with organized crime.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
1,294,330
Power
9,148$
Sentiment
2.21
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Colombia 43 2.02 1.81% +30% 50,882,884 1,198,632 $350,000 8,245$
Mexico 1 2.00 0.06% +0% 128,932,753 76,700 $1,200,000 714$
Argentina 1 3.00 0.04% +0% 45,195,774 18,998 $450,000 189$
Totals 45 225,011,411 1,294,330 $2,000,000 9,148$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Colombia Colombia: Diego Marín Buitrago, alias Papá Pitufo, is involved in a scandal related to alleged data leaks and contraband. 4

El Tiempo: Los vuelos 'fantasma' de 'Papá Pitufo' con los que buscaron salpicar al saliente Mindefensa

Colombia Colombia: Diego Marín Buitrago, alias Papá Pitufo, is involved in a legal case concerning charges of contraband and bribery. 3

El Tiempo: habla abogado de 'Papá Pitufo' sobre filtraciones de procesos en su contra

Colombia Colombia: Diego Marín Buitrago, alias Papá Pitufo, is accused of attempting to filter money to Gustavo Petro's presidential campaign. 2

El Tiempo: Minjusticia habla de extradición de 'pitufo' y 'araña'

Argentina Argentina: Diego Marín Buitrago, known as 'Pitufo', is identified as one of the most wanted smugglers in Colombia and is currently detained in Portugal. 3

Clarín: el presidente Gustavo Petro aseguró que los narcotraficantes tienen misiles para atacar su avión

Colombia Colombia: Diego Marín, alias 'Papá Pitufo', is implicated in a major corruption and smuggling operation in Colombia. 2

El Tiempo: 'Marín creó un emporio que le permitió cooptar los altos cargos del poder': general Buitrago