Juan Carlos Buitrago
General (r) Juan Carlos Buitrago is a retired Colombian military officer known for his principled stance regarding his career in service. He gained recent attention after declining an offer from President Gustavo Petro to lead the Colombian National Police, citing significant disagreements with the current government. Buitrago emphasized his commitment to maintaining his dignity and principles, preferring to contribute to society from the academic and private sectors rather than engaging in politics.
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Juan Carlos Buitrago, general (r) exjefe de Policía Aduanera, denied any interference by Álvaro Uribe in anti-smuggling operations against Tierra Santa.
General (r) exjefe de Policía Aduanera niega supuesta injerencia de Álvaro Uribe en operativos anticontrabando contra Tierra Santa
Colombia· 2025-07-19
Juan Carlos Buitrago is a retired general who commented on the attacker's lack of a clear escape plan.
el arma tipo Glock usada por el sicario, pista clave que sigue la Fiscalía y la PolicíaColombia· 2025-06-08
Juan Carlos Buitrago is a retired general who commented on the need for better security for candidates.
Fallas en el esquema de seguridad de Miguel Uribe, una de las primeras línea de investigación del ataqueColombia· 2025-06-08
General (r) Juan Carlos Buitrago attributes the situation to poor governance and highlights Colombia's issues with cocaine production and organized crime.
ataques explosivos aumentaron 98 %Colombia· 2025-06-07
Juan Carlos Buitrago is a Colombian expert in security and customs intelligence who has worked on a study about smuggling in Guatemala.
“La fragilidad institucional impide combatir el contrabando en Guatemala”, asegura experto en seguridad
Guatemala· 2025-05-31General (r) Juan Carlos Buitrago stated that the military offensive was reactivated with the arrival of the new Minister of Defense.
Crecen voces de rechazo al 'plan pistola' contra la Fuerza Pública en varias regiones del país: van 18 homicidiosColombia· 2025-04-28
Juan Carlos Buitrago has defended Yorguin Malgón against accusations made by Uscátegui.
La sombra de 'Papá Pitufo’ en nombramiento del gobierno Petro de alto oficial en el Reino UnidoColombia· 2025-04-13
Juan Carlos Buitrago is a colonel who attempted to capture Diego Marín.
‘'Papá Pitufo' le dio plata a Vendrell en una caja y García cogió $ 50 millones’: A. RodríguezColombia· 2025-02-20
Juan Carlos Buitrago has made serious allegations regarding his removal from the police due to his fight against contraband.
habla abogado de 'Papá Pitufo' sobre filtraciones de procesos en su contraColombia· 2025-02-19
Juan Carlos Buitrago discussed the intelligence investigations related to the corruption scandal involving Diego Marín.
'Marín creó un emporio que le permitió cooptar los altos cargos del poder': general BuitragoColombia· 2025-02-18
Juan Carlos Buitrago is a former director of the Polfa who pursued the smuggling network.
El poder corruptor que tiene en el ojo del huracán a la Policía AduaneraColombia· 2025-02-16
Juan Carlos Buitrago rejected President Gustavo Petro's offer to lead the Police.
General (r) Juan Carlos Buitrago dijo que no aceptó propuesta de Petro para dirigir la PolicíaColombia· 2025-02-14
