José del Carmen Gelves

Known by his alias 'El Canoso', José del Carmen Gelves is a former paramilitary leader associated with the Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia (AUC). He served as a political commander under notorious figures like Jorge 40 and Salvatore Mancuso. Gelves has a criminal history that includes serving time for homicide and has been involved in various legal proceedings regarding paramilitary activities. Recently, he testified in the ongoing trial against former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe Vélez, where he provided insights regarding the credibility of Juan Guillermo Monsalve, a key witness in the case.