Samuel Moreno
Samuel Moreno served as the mayor of Bogotá from 2008 to 2011 and is known for his controversial administration, which has been marred by allegations of corruption, particularly related to the 'carrusel de la contratación' scandal. This scandal involved a network of bribery and influence-peddling that affected public contracts in the city. Moreno's tenure was characterized by significant infrastructural projects but also by increasing scrutiny from law enforcement and the media regarding the legality of various contracts awarded during his administration.
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Samuel Moreno was the mayor of Bogotá during the time of the 'carrusel de la contratación'.
Corte Suprema de Justicia condenó al exsenador Efraín Torrado a 8 años de cárcel por 'carrusel de la contratación'
Colombia· 2026-02-26
Samuel Moreno pointed out that there is a disconnection between the academic offer and the demand of the private sector.
El PIB no se come: la peligrosa desconexión de la economía panameña
Panama· 2026-02-05
Samuel Moreno's administration is noted for contributing to the perception of Bogotá as a hostile city due to crime.
Bogotá, optimista - Editorial EL TIEMPOColombia· 2025-12-13
Samuel Moreno was the mayor involved in the alleged meeting with Antonio Sanguino regarding hospital management.
Las razones de la Corte para dejar vivo el proceso contra el mintrabajo Antonio Sanguino por un hecho del ‘carrusel de la contratación’Colombia· 2025-08-11
Samuel Moreno was the mayor involved in the alleged meeting regarding contract appointments.
Corte Suprema fijó audiencia para reformular acusación contra Sanguino por el ‘carrusel de la contratación’Colombia· 2025-08-08
Samuel Moreno is the campaign coordinator for Jorge Tuto Quiroga in the electoral district.
Tuto Quiroga visitará Concepción en el marco de su campaña electoral
Bolivia· 2025-07-31
Samuel Moreno is the former mayor of Bogotá during whose administration María del Pilar Bahamón Falla served as director of IDU.
¿Quiénes son los 4 magistrados del Consejo de Estado que se pronunciarán frente al futuro de la consulta popular?Colombia· 2025-06-18
Samuel Moreno is the former mayor of Bogotá who was involved in the same corruption scandal.
pide preclusión de un delito y nulidad del llamado a juicioColombia· 2025-05-27
Samuel Moreno is mentioned as the former mayor of Bogotá who died in prison related to the same corruption case.
Emilio Tapia, el corrupto con coronaColombia· 2025-04-21
Samuel Moreno is referenced as a leader who promised transformation but left ruin.
Columna de Luis Felipe Henao del 7 de abril: Medellín exige justiciaColombia· 2025-04-07
Samuel Moreno is one of the staff members who kept their position.
Flores deroga los ajustes salariales que Solís implementó en la ContraloríaPanama· 2025-02-24
Samuel Moreno was the mayor of Bogotá during the time when Antonio Sanguino allegedly interceded for a contractor.
El caso de presunta corrupción por el que imputaron al designado ministro de TrabajoColombia· 2025-02-14
