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.

Born on Dec 03, 1962 (62 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
30,287
Power
208$
Sentiment
4.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Colombia 1 4.00 0.06% +0% 50,882,884 30,287 $350,000 208$
Totals 1 50,882,884 30,287 $350,000 208$
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Recent Mentions

Colombia Colombia: Diego Marín Buitrago, the 'Zar del Contrabando', is currently free in Portugal after a habeas corpus ruling. 5

El Tiempo: Las cartas que se juega ‘Papá Pitufo’ para que lo asile Portugal y el plan b de la negociación con Estados Unidos

Colombia Colombia: Diego Marín Buitrago, alias Papá Pitufo, is a businessman accused of being a smuggling kingpin in Colombia. 5

El Tiempo: defensa de Papá Pitufo tras decisión de tribunal que le dio la libertad

Colombia Colombia: Diego Marín Buitrago, known as the 'zar del contrabando', is being processed by Colombian justice for various charges including conspiracy and bribery. 3

El Tiempo: ¿hubo maniobras dilatorias?, ¿hay riesgo de fuga?

Portugal Portugal: Diego Marín Buitrago, considered the biggest smuggler in Colombia, was released by the Supreme Court of Justice after a habeas corpus was presented by his defense. 5

Público: Supremo ordena libertação imediata do “maior contrabandista” da Colômbia | Justiça

Colombia Colombia: Diego Marín Buitrago, alias 'Papa Pitufo', is described as a contraband 'zar' who has been involved in criminal activities for over 30 years. 5

El Tiempo: Presidente Petro hace petición a Trump y Estados Unidos por extradición de 'Papá Pitufo': 'Debe venir a Colombia'