Miguel Ángel del Río Malo

Miguel Ángel del Río Malo is a prominent Colombian criminal defense attorney known for representing high-profile clients in complex legal cases. Recently, he has been in the news for his role as the legal representative of Juan Guillermo Monsalve, a key witness in the trial against former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez, concerning allegations of procedural fraud and witness tampering. Del Río Malo has raised concerns about the treatment of his client within the prison system, particularly following a controversial search of Monsalve's cell that coincided with the start of his testimony. His advocacy highlights the ongoing legal and political tensions in Colombia's judicial landscape.