Mario Castaño
Mario Castaño was a Colombian senator known for his controversial political career, which ended in scandal due to his conviction for corruption. He was a significant figure in the political landscape of Colombia and had connections with various political players, including ties to the Partido Liberal. His downfall and subsequent imprisonment left a notable impact on Colombian politics, particularly regarding the discussions around governance and corruption.
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Mario Castaño was investigated in the case known as 'Las Marionetas' led by Jorge Mora.
teniente coronel Jorge Mora Cortés, exjefe Anticorrupción de la Dijín
Colombia· 2026-03-02
Mario Castaño was a congressman who was detained and convicted for corruption.
figuran cercanos a los ‘Ñoños’ y vinculados a escándalo de la UNGRDColombia· 2025-12-14
Mario Castaño is a senator who was imprisoned due to his involvement in the corruption scandal.
Fiscalía pide principio de oportunidad para el 'hombre del maletín', clave en el escándalo de 'las Marionetas'; va a hablar de más de 20 personasColombia· 2025-10-15
Mario Castaño, director técnico de Cintel, expuso los alcances de la iniciativa y los desafíos que enfrenta el país.
la apuesta de Colombia para no quedarse atrásColombia· 2025-09-05Mario Castaño is mentioned as the deceased congressman who led the corruption network 'las marionetas'.
Corte Suprema de Justicia abrió investigación formal contra el senador conservador Miguel Ángel Barreto por el caso de 'las Marionetas'Colombia· 2025-07-16
Mario Castaño was a congressman who is now deceased and was once held at La Picota.
Así es el ‘Congresito’, el pabellón de La Picota donde está recluido Iván NameColombia· 2025-05-10
Mario Castaño was a political godfather to José Luis Correa and was condemned for corruption.
Las cartas que le faltan por jugar al presidente Gustavo Petro en el remezón ministerialColombia· 2025-03-03
