Gerardo Barbosa Castillo
Gerardo Barbosa Castillo is a prominent Colombian judge known for his expertise in criminal law and judicial interpretation. He has served in the Sala de Casación Penal, where he has contributed significantly to the discussion on legal principles such as taxativity and the clarity required in criminal statutes. His recent remarks regarding the vagueness and potential unconstitutionality of certain articles in the Ley núm. 311-14 highlight his commitment to ensuring that legal norms are precise and uphold the principles of legality and security in the judicial system.
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Gerardo Barbosa Castillo is the magistrate who issued a negative opinion on the extradition of the Venezuelan businessmen.
Los tres influyentes empresarios venezolanos que se le ‘escaparon’ a la dictadura de Nicolás Maduro con refugio en Colombia
Colombia· 2025-08-23
Gerardo Barbosa Castillo opposed the extradition of individuals to Venezuela, citing human rights concerns.
Toma fuerza en la Corte Suprema el freno a extradiciones hacia Venezuela por abusos del régimen de Nicolás MaduroColombia· 2025-05-22
Gerardo Barbosa Castillo is the magistrate who ordered further evidence to be gathered in Ustaris's case.
Avanza extradición del expolicía Ustaris, solicitado por beneficiar a una red de tráfico de drogas en Puerto RicoColombia· 2025-04-15
Gerardo Barbosa Castillo joined the dissenting opinion regarding the extradition of Valencia Quesada.
Las posturas de la Sala Penal de la Corte Suprema de Justicia frente a la extradición de ciudadanos a VenezuelaColombia· 2025-04-14
Gerardo Barbosa Castillo is a magistrate who indicated the need for an investigation into the assets of the members of the 'cartel de la Toga'.
Corte Suprema plantea rastreo de bienes y extinción de dominio contra integrantes del 'cartel de la Toga'Colombia· 2025-03-08
Gerardo Barbosa Castillo is a judge of the Sala de Casación Penal de Colombia who explains the need for precise legal definitions in penal law.
Los “tipos penales” de la Ley núm. 311-14
Dominican Republic· 2025-02-18