Vítor Parente Ribeiro

Vítor Parente Ribeiro is a Portuguese lawyer representing Diego Marín Buitrago, the alleged largest smuggler in Colombia, who has been granted release from detention in Portugal. Ribeiro has been vocal in defending Marín's rights, asserting that his client is a political refugee seeking asylum in Portugal due to fears for his safety and claims of political persecution in Colombia. He emphasizes Marín's innocence of any criminal activity and his readiness to cooperate with Colombian authorities, provided his fundamental rights are respected.