José Dorien Jiménez

José Dorien Jiménez was the Secretary of Government in Pradera, a municipality in the Valle del Cauca region of Colombia. He was recognized for his efforts in leading operations against drug trafficking and violence in the area. Tragically, on September 9, 2023, he was assassinated in a public shooting, an event that highlighted the ongoing struggles with crime and the influence of armed groups in the region. His death is seen as a retaliation from drug trafficking gangs that he had been actively working to combat.