Francisco Barbosa
Francisco Barbosa is a Colombian lawyer and politician, known for his role as the former Attorney General of Colombia. He has been a prominent figure in Colombian politics and has been involved in various legal and governmental reforms. Barbosa is recognized for his critiques of government practices and has been an advocate for economic freedom. His recent commentary highlights his concerns regarding the management of public affairs under President Gustavo Petro's administration, particularly focusing on issues related to fiscal deficits, infrastructure projects, and alleged corruption.
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Francisco Barbosa was the former Attorney General who was the target of a criminal plan to assassinate him.
la supuesta fuga de información en la Fiscalía detrás de casos de informantes asesinados por el Eln
Colombia· 2026-03-06
Francisco Barbosa is a former Attorney General of the Nation and a professor at the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom.
Columna de Francisco Barbosa del 26 de diciembre: EncrucijadaColombia· 2025-12-26
Francisco Barbosa argues that the decision is disconnected from the reality of Colombia.
Corte Constitucional tumba la reincidencia como causal para aumentar penasColombia· 2025-12-13
Francisco Barbosa was the previous head of the Fiscalía before the selection of a new replacement.
se va Hernando Toro y entra Andrés EscobarColombia· 2025-12-10
Francisco Barbosa, the former Attorney General, faced tensions due to President Petro's comments.
fiscal Camargo le responde al presidente Petro mensaje sobre supuesta falta de apoyo al GobiernoColombia· 2025-12-10
Francisco Barbosa is a former attorney general who commented on the implications of amnesty laws.
A 40 años del holocausto del Palacio de Justicia, las dudas rondan el blindaje jurídico del M-19Colombia· 2025-11-09
Francisco Barbosa reacted in an interview to the acquittal issued by the Superior Court of Bogotá in the case against former president Álvaro Uribe.
Francisco Barbosa sobre el caso Álvaro UribeColombia· 2025-10-22
Francisco Barbosa is an ally of Uribe and the prosecutor who handled the case against him.
Un tsunami político sacude a Colombia tras la absolución al expresidente Álvaro Uribe Vélez
Spain· 2025-10-22
Francisco Barbosa was the Attorney General at the time the case against Uribe was being handled.
El caso contra Álvaro Uribe, paso a paso: de la acusación de paramilitarismo a la absolución por soborno a testigos y fraude procesalSpain· 2025-10-21
Francisco Barbosa insisted on the lack of guarantees for his security as the reason he will not run for the presidency in 2026.
‘es imposible desarrollar una campaña con este sujeto apuntándome’Colombia· 2025-10-07
Francisco Barbosa announced his withdrawal from the presidential race due to security concerns.
Precandidatos de la Fuerza de las Regiones piden a aspirantes independientes a la Presidencia hacer una consulta el 8 de marzoColombia· 2025-10-06
Francisco Barbosa denies making any offer to stop the case against Nicolás Petro.
exfiscal Francisco Barbosa responde a supuesta propuesta para frenar caso de Nicolás Petro en FiscalíaColombia· 2025-10-06
Francisco Barbosa is the former Attorney General of Colombia who was involved in the case against Álvaro Uribe.
la carta que congresistas demócratas le enviaron a Marco Rubio rechazando sus declaraciones sobre la condena al expresidente Álvaro UribeColombia· 2025-09-18
Francisco Barbosa was the Attorney General who had a similar confrontation with President Petro regarding authority.
¿El presidente de la República es el jefe de los alcaldes, como afirmó Gustavo Petro en Cauca?Colombia· 2025-09-12
Francisco Barbosa is the former Attorney General who was known for his open opposition to President Petro.
El silencio de la fiscal Camargo frente a los problemasColombia· 2025-09-01
Francisco Barbosa celebrated the judicial decision that orders President Gustavo Petro to publicly retract accusations against prosecutor Mario Burgos.
Exfiscal Francisco Barbosa celebra fallo que obliga al Presidente Gustavo Petro a retractarse por acusaciones contra fiscal Mario BurgosColombia· 2025-08-30Francisco Barbosa proposed a reform to ensure minors are held accountable for their actions.
¿Por qué no le dieron la pena máxima al joven sicario que asesinó a Miguel Uribe? Polémica por las bajas condenas a adolescentes que delinquenColombia· 2025-08-27
Francisco Barbosa is a Colombian politician who was present at the event with Miguel Uribe.
Esta fue la última intervención pública de Miguel Uribe Turbay antes de morir tras atentado en BogotáColombia· 2025-08-11
Francisco Barbosa emphasized the legal requirement to read the full sentence.
El debate que se armó por decisión de la jueza de no leer toda la condena a 12 años de prisión domiciliariaColombia· 2025-08-01
Francisco Barbosa was the prosecutor who directed the investigation against Álvaro Uribe Vélez.
Álvaro Uribe, expresidente de Colombia, sentenciado a 12 años de prisión domiciliariaSpain· 2025-08-01
Francisco Barbosa was an ally of Uribe and supported the defense's position for years.
La justicia declara culpable al expresidente Álvaro Uribe por soborno a testigos y fraude procesalSpain· 2025-07-29Francisco Barbosa commented on the criminal process against former president Álvaro Uribe.
Exfiscal Francisco Barbosa sobre el juicio al expresidente Álvaro UribeColombia· 2025-07-26
Francisco Barbosa was the former Attorney General during whose administration the mentioned officials served.
trasladan a Norte de Santander y Magdalena a importantes fiscales; estos son sus nombresColombia· 2025-07-26
Francisco Barbosa, a former attorney general, participated in the discussions.
Expresidente Álvaro Uribe reunió a precandidatos de distintas orillas políticas para unir posturas en seguridadColombia· 2025-07-15
Francisco Barbosa is mentioned in the political party candidates' survey.
Miguel Uribe, Vicky Dávila y Gustavo Bolívar lideran intención de voto en encuesta de Guarumo de julioColombia· 2025-07-07
Francisco Barbosa responded to President Gustavo Petro regarding his time as Attorney General.
El exfiscal Francisco Barbosa responde al presidente Gustavo Petro por su periodo en la Fiscalía: 'Otro disparate'Colombia· 2025-07-05Francisco Barbosa is a former Attorney General who criticized the juvenile justice reform initiatives.
Congreso estudia reforma para que el internamiento sea la última opciónColombia· 2025-06-11
Former prosecutor Francisco Barbosa criticized López during a debate.
Los titubeos de Claudia LópezColombia· 2025-06-08
Francisco Barbosa wrote a column criticizing Petro's actions regarding the Senate's decision.
Un autogolpe de Estado - Columna de Francisco BarbosaColombia· 2025-06-06
Francisco Barbosa, exfiscal general de la nación, announces his candidacy for the presidency in 2026.
Francisco Barbosa, exfiscal general de la nación, anuncia oficialmente que buscará la presidencia en 2026Colombia· 2025-06-05