Jaime Avendaño Camacho

Jaime Avendaño Camacho is the territorial director of the Special Assets Society (SAE) in the Caribbean region of Colombia. He is known for leading significant operations for the recovery of assets seized from criminal organizations, including the notorious Clan del Golfo. In recent years, Avendaño has spearheaded the recovery of over 10,000 hectares of land and numerous properties that were illegally occupied, promoting their restitution to local farming communities. He recently made headlines after surviving an armed attack while inspecting a facility under SAE custody, which underscored the threats faced by officials involved in asset recovery efforts in a region heavily influenced by organized crime.