Simeón Pérez

Simeón Pérez, also known by his alias 'El Viejo', is a key figure in a criminal organization linked to the recent assassination attempt on Colombian senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay. Captured by law enforcement, Pérez is identified as a leader within the group known as 'Segunda Marquetalia', which is believed to have orchestrated the violent attack. He has been described as a coordinator of criminal activities, responsible for the delivery of weapons and ammunition for murders, as well as acting as a direct liaison with those orchestrating the group's operations. His arrest has been pivotal in advancing the investigation into the assassination.