María del Pilar Hurtado
María del Pilar Hurtado is a former director of Colombia's Administrative Department of Security (DAS), known for her controversial role during the presidency of Álvaro Uribe Vélez. She became a prominent figure in discussions of state surveillance and political persecution, particularly after being granted asylum in Panama amid accusations of corruption and abuse of power. Her situation has often been linked to broader discussions about political asylum and human rights in Latin America.
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María del Pilar Hurtado, another former director of the DAS, was also sentenced for her involvement in illegal surveillance.
De las chuzadas a los falsos testigos: Álvaro Uribe Vélez, el expresidente que siempre estaba protegido de sus escándalos
Spain· 2025-07-29
María del Pilar Hurtado was a former deputy director of the DAS and is implicated in the illegal activities.
acusación contra Andrés Peñate en la Corte
Colombia· 2025-07-23
María del Pilar Hurtado is a former DAS director who was granted asylum in Panama.
Columna de María Isabel Rueda del 25 de mayo: 400 sanduchitosColombia· 2025-05-25
María del Pilar Hurtado was granted asylum by Ricardo Martinelli but later faced legal consequences in Colombia.
Las nuevas reglas del asilo de Ricardo Martinelli
Panama· 2025-05-13
María del Pilar Hurtado is a former director of Colombia's Administrative Department of Security who sought asylum in Panama.
Daniel Coronell: ‘Petro ha degradado el valor del asilo político al proteger a un corrupto’Panama· 2025-05-13
María del Pilar Hurtado was granted asylum by Panama during Martinelli's administration.
Gustavo Petro: de denunciar a Martinelli como corrupto a concederle asiloPanama· 2025-05-11